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CATALOGUE OF A LOAN

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REVOLUTION OF THE

• • COMMONWEALTH OF
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COPLEY HALL

April 19-20-21, 1897

BOSTON

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DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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LOAN COLLECTION, COPLEY HALL

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

general (Eommtttee,

Chairman
MRS. CHARLES FRANCIS WITHINGTON

Finance— WK^. LESLIE CLARK WEAD
Catalogue— UR^. WILLIAM MARLAND
Colonial Room— U^S. EDWARD B. COLE
Advertising— MK^, ALEXANDER MARSH FERRIS
Music— WK'S^, CHARLES H. BOND
Floor— WKS. NELSON V. TITUS
Decorations— M.KS. FRANK MARTIN GOSS.

Historical Data— MRS. JOSEPH BATES,

REGENTS OF THE LOCAL CHAPTERS
Secretary— MRS. CHARLES GASTON SMITH

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Organized June 17, 1893 Incorporated February 28, 1894

Daughters of the Revolution

CX)MMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Society Room, - 823 Tremont Building,

MISS SARAH E. HUNT, STATE REGENT.

The exhibit of the State Society includes all articles not in
Chapter or private collections ; also those received too late for
classification. See page iiS.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The compilers of this Catalogue have sought to secure histor-
ical accuracy and have, so far as permitted by the limited time
between the receipt of the lenders' descriptions and the printing
of the catalogue, endeavored to verify the historical statements
it contains. For any error which may have been caused by in-
correct family traditions, they cannot, however, hold themselves
responsible. As it is hoped that the catalogue may be of per-
manent value to antiquarians and collectors, the committee will
gladly welcome corrections or additions. These may be ad-
dressed to

Chairman D. R. Catalogue Committee,

Box 623, Andover, Mass.

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DOROTHY Q. CHAPTER

BOSTON, MASS.

April (6, (896

TXlts. 3osep^ if. ZlXerebit^, Chapter Segent

"Dorothy Q." was daughter of Edmund Quincy of Quincy and
married a Mr. Jackson. Their daughter, Mary Jackson, was the grand-
mother of Oliver Wendell Holmes, the physician and poet This
Dorothy Q. is often confounded with her famous niece (daughter of
Edmund Quincy, Jr.), who married Gov. John Hancock.

IN CHARGE OF MRS. DUDLEY R. CHILD

1 " The Boston Gazette or Weekly Journal, No. 133, Sept 22, 1747."

2 North America's "Almanack" 1777, by Isaac Warren.

3 Fac-simile of the first paper ever issued by Franklin. Printed on

a press once used by him.

4 Almanack, 1795; amongst other items gives the "Vacation at

Harvard College." Miss Louise E. Boyden

5 Docimient of 1649, signed by Harry Vane.

6 Book. John Cotton's "Singing of Psalms," 1650.

7 British Stamp Act, 1765. Four American stamps.

8 The Boston Gazette and Country Journal, March 11, 177 1.

9 PhiUis Wheatley's "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and

Moral" 1773.

10 Josiah Quincy, Jr.'s " Observations on the Boston Port Bill," with

autograph of author. 1774.

11 Autograph letter of John Hancock, Feb. 8, 1777.

12 Faneuil Hall lottery ticket

13 State of Mass. Bay Notes of 1777, showing State motto and pine

tree.

14 Autograph letter of George Washington, Jan. 24, 1787.

15 Docimient, signed Timothy Dexter, 1793 with portrait,

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1 6 Josiah Quincy's Oration, pronounced July 4, 1798.

17 "Sacred Dirges, Hymns and Anthems, commemorative of the

death of Gen. Geo. Washington."

18 Autograph letter of John Adams, May 18, 181 2.

19 Book plate. Charles B. Brooks

20 Piece of wood from Old Wa3rside Inn, Sudbury, Mass.

21 Scrip shilling, 1781, issued by the Assembly of Hartford, Conn.

22 Mass. half-cent — American Eagle bearing on its breast a shield

with the words " Half Cent," 1787.
23-24 Two U. S. half-cents. 1795 and 1809.

25 Tall cylindrical mug. Blue, orange, and green.

26 Piece of wood from "Old Ironsides,*' (Frigate Constitution).

27 Urn-shaped crockery sugar bowl, (probably English), mulberry

colored, with painted pattern imitating Chinese ware — said to
be very old. Abbie Farwell Brown

28 Book. " A Treatise of Faith " by John Ball, 1632. With auto-

graph of Rev. Cotton Mather, once tiie owner.

29 Book. " Election Sermon " by Rev. Thomas Prince, one of the

pastors of the South Church in Boston. Date 1730,

30 Book. " A Voyage to Boston." " A Poem, 1775," by the author

of " American Liberty," " Gen, Gage's Soliloquy," etc.

31 New Years' poems of Newspaper carriers of " Mass. Centinel,"

32 Boston Directory with map, 1789.

33 Portion of the wedding coat of Gov. Joseph Dudley, married Re-

bekah Tyng, 1668.

34 Yellow satin skirt embroidered by Elizabetii Davenport for her

wedding, at the age of fifteen years, to William Dudley.

35 Crimson brocaded shoes, belonged to Anna Mayo Richards.

36 Itemized bill for dry goods for Mrs. Catherine Dudley, 1750.

37 Boy's court suit of silk, worn in 1775, by Dudley Cotton, great-

grandson of Gov. Joseph Dudley.

38 Sleeve of wedding dress of Betsey Locke, Lexington, May 1805*

She was married to Thnothy Tileston of Boston by Parson
Clark, at whose house Paul Revere stopped, just before the bat-
tie of Lexington.

39 Green morocco slippers, belonged to Elizabeth Richards, 181 2.

Made by Richard Mansfield, Lynn.

40 Sampler, wrought 1736 by Elizabeth Dudley, grand-daughter of

Gov. Joseph Dudley, Province, Massachusetts Bay.

"Elizabeth Dudley is my name

And with my nedel I wrought the aame
And if mv sldll it had ben better

I would have mended every letter."

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41 Sampler, wrought by Elizabeth Richards in 1790. She married

Richard Child in 181 2. "Now We are caused to Live there's
nothing I Esteem Worth Learning but the way to die."

42 Stair rail from the Hancock House built in 1737.

43 Fire bucket, marked P. Johonnot 1760.

44 Fire bucket, marked "P. D. Richards 1791. Salvator Divitiarum,"

a red heart over clasped hands.

45 Spectacles, horn-rimmed and iron-bound, worn by Elizabeth Dud-

ley 1770.

46 Some of the first American playing cards, with plain white backs*

47 Invitations from John Hancock to Miss Esther Johonnot, 1778.

Printed on the backs of playing cards.

48 Small painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill, done in 1792 by Tim-

othy Tileston.

49 Earthen pitcher, inscribed "Benjamin Locke, his pitcher year of

1786."

50 Order of Exercises for the memorial service in the Old South

Meeting House, on the death of George Washington, January
9, 1800.

51 Silver pepper box. William and Elizabeth Dudley, 1721. Maker

B. H.

52 Silver tankard. William and Elizabeth Dudley, 1721. Maker

W. R. W. R.

55 Silver teapot, belonged to Lucy Wainwright, wife of Judge Paul
Dudley, 1757.

54 Silver porringer marked ChurchilL Prior to 181 2 belonged to

Elizabeth Richards Child.

55 Mourning ring inscribed "J. Dudley late Gov. N. E. ob. 2 April

1720 Ae. 73."

56 Mourning ring of gold with scrolls of black enamel, inscribed,

"Hon. Paul Dudley, Esq., ob. Jan. 25, 1751 Ae. 76."

57 Mourning ring, gold, engraved with Death's head, inscribed

"Madm Debr Prince ob i June 1776 Ae. 67 J**

58 Mourning ring with glass medallion containing braided hair with

gold letter "L" inscribed "Wm. Lowderdied July 1796 aged 82,
Miss Ann Lowder died June 1801 aged 84."

59 Embroidered wallet, owned by Elizabeth Richards.

Mrs. Dudley Richards Child

60 Coat Brush taken from pocket of an American General after the

battle of Bunker Hill. Mrs. Gilbert Clark

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6i An ivory minature, painted with burnt hair, originally in a round
marble frame. Painted previous to 1750 and formerly in the
possession of Rev. Isaac Story of Marblehead.

62 Letter from Sir William Pepperell, written to Timothy Gerrish,

Esq., of Kittery, Me., who was his kinsman. Owned by a de-
scendent of Timothy Gerrish and of the sister of Sir William
Pepperell,

63 Silhouette of William Parsons of Bradford and Alfred, Me. Son

of Rev. James Parsons of Bradford and direct descendant of
James Parsons, First in America. Also direct descendant of
Gov. John Usher who built the Royal House, Medford, and of
Gov. Samuel Allen, Pres. of N. H., thence of Capt John Ma-
son of Gorges and Mason Claim.

64 Gloves worn by Gen. Samuel Leighton to a dinner given by the

City of Boston, in honor of Lafayette in 1784.

Miss K. Frances Leighton Gregg

65 Bible, 1739, with signature of Mather Byles, belonging to the

"Church of Christ" in Hollis St. The gift of his honor Wm.
Dummer, Esq., late Lieut. Gov. and Commander in Chief of
this Province, May 2nd, 1742. M. Byles.

Hollis Street Church

66 Commission of Moses Vose, March 25, 1776 as Lieut

67 Receipted bill Jan. 27, 1779, of Lieut Moses Vose.

Miss Emma P. Hunt

68 Print Copy of "Last Will and Testament of George Washington."

Mrs. George Butler Mason, Cambridge

69 Gold bead and locket bracelet.

70 Old Snufif box.

71 Autograph letter of Cxen. G^rge Washington.

Mrs. J. H. Meredith

72 Orderly book of the 13th Regiment, Conn. Militia Col. Increase

Mosely, Nov, 4, 1776 — ^Jan. i, 1777 at Stamford, Saw Pit, Rye,
etc. John G. Mosely

73 Calico stamp ; made by Josiah Thompson, Esq., of Halifax, Mass.,

for printing calico previous to the year 171 5. Mr. Thompson
kept a store and tavern, making and printing his own cloth.

Mrs. Eugene E. Pierce

74 Silver spoon belonging in 1772 to Charles Willing of Penn. Mark

I NR. Annie S. Penfield

75 Portrait on ivory of Mrs. Lucy Davis, whose daughter married

Daniel Merry — their daughter married Robert Mansfield Bar-
nard whose daughter loans the portrait Mrs. E. F. Pratt

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76 New Testament printed in 1716. Taken from the "Java" when
captured by the "Constitution" and given by Commodore Bain-
bridge, to Capt Joseph Breck of Boston in Feb. 181 3. Owned
by his grand-daughter. Mrs. William Gardner Reed

^^ Blue Platter. Miss M. B. Rogers

78 Silver teaspoon, wedding present of Lydia Appleton and Ben-

jamin Wells of Boston, Mass. Miss Ellen V. Smith

79 Picture of " Old Bull Tavern " in Lexington, which was invaded

and ransacked by the British soldiers on April 19, 1775. This
tavern was kept till 1820 by Daniel Child, when Joel Viles
bought it; burned in 1850. Mrs. Qinton Viles

SARAH HULL CHAPTER

NEWTON, MASS.

October 3, 1896

Zrtrs* Cllcxanber ZIT* ^ctris, (Chapter JJegcnt

Sarah Fuller Hull was the wife of Gen. William Hull of the Revo-
tion. Among her descendants was the Rev. James Freeman Clarke, a
grandson.

80 Old newspaper, containing article on death of John Adams.

Mrs. Mary Oakes Atwood, Everett

81 Fan, Louis XVI — 1 775.

82 Tax bill— 1777.

83 Irish spoon, 1780.

84 Tea kettle, made by Paul Revere.

85 Silver shoe buckles, owned by Capt. Ebenezer Dorr.

86 Shagreen spectacle case, 1795, owned by Clarissa (Badlam) Dorr.
Z^ Gold paper knife, owned by Clarissa Dorr, 1805.

88 Scales for weighing gold and silver, belonging to John Adams.

89 Manuscript Music Book, belonging to Wm. O, Adams, 1795.

90 Muffiwe^r 1797, time of George III.

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91 Cane; 92, Shoe buckles; 93, Snuffers and tray; 94, Horn drink-
ing cup (silver lined); 95, Waist-coat links; 96, Flint-lock
pistol ; 97, Invitations. Nos. 91 to 97 inclusive, all belonged
to Gen. Stephen Badlam who served in the Continental Army
as Major through the entire war ; afterwards General of the
Militia. Married Mary Adams 1753, cousin of John Adams.

C. C. Badlam

98 A blue earthen teapot, piece of the " Wedding sett " presented to

Col. Munroe and wife, Anna Smith.

99 Pink dinner plate.

100 Candle snuffers ; all used at the Munroe Tavern, Lexington, 1775.

loi Pocket of the dress worn by Polly Rogers of Westford, when
Washington visited Lexington, 1789. She was Col. Munroe's
second wife and the widow of a soldier, killed at the battle of
Monmouth by the bursting of a cannon.

102 Brittannia teapot, used at the time of this visit.

103 Pin, such as was used previous to their manufacture in this coun-

try. The card upon which it is, is an invitation to the dedica-
tion of the Lexington Monument erected in honor of the
Minute men, 1798. A complete paper of this style was given
to the Essex Institute, Salem, by a Lexington lady.

104 China tea caddy, originally owned by Annie, daughter of Col. Wm.

Munroe. Miss Laura Muzzy Brigham, East Lexington

105 Candle Snuffers of Jonathan Harrington. Miss Nellie Caldwell.

106 Tea tray owned by Hannah (Church) Burton, wife of Maj. Benj.

Burton. Mrs. Burton was a lineal descendant of Richard
Church (father of the famous Indian warrior Benj. Chnrch) who
married Elizabeth Warren, daughter of Richard Warren, who
came to Plymouth in the Mayflower, Dec. 21, 1620.

107 Silver buckle, owned by Roland Cobb, a Revolutionary soldier.

108 Hat brush, made by Maj. Benjamin Burton.

109 Revolutionary pitcher belonging to Maj. Benj. Burton.

Mrs. Sewell C. (Anne M.) Cobb

no Blue and white cup and saucer, one of a set owned by Bathsheba

Hill at the time of her marriage to Benj. French about 1746 ;

was given to her daughter, Mehitable French, who married

Dudley Coburn (son of Maj. Daniel Cobum) and has been in

the Coburn family as a keepsake to the present time. The

identity of this cup and saucer is fully assured.

Ill Red, white and blue plate. Family tradition claims that this

" Plate," with others, was brought to this country from England

in ship " Defence " in 1635. Owned originally by Mary French

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Coburn Geyer, who gave this history with the plate to her
great niece, the owner. Clara J. Coburn

112 Old Copeland pitcher, belonging to the Countess of Blessington.

113 Old sampler, worked by Hannah Cogswell of Haverhill, 1762.

114 Lowestoft cup and saucer, painted by Rose, 1775.

1 1 5 Wedgewood dish, 1 780.

116 Green cup and cup plate. Staffordshire, 1790.

117 Swansea Colonge bottle, 1800.

118 North Hilton set, four pieces, 1800.

119 Andirons — Indian figures — 181 2. Mrs. H. A. Crosby

120 "Etymological and English Dictionary" by Nathaniel Bailey,

1754. J. Steams Gushing, Norwood

121 " Land Warrant," given to Francis Daniels and signed by Presi-

dent James Munroe. Henry C. Daniels

122 Punch bowl, from one hundred and fifty to two hundred years

old. Mrs. Ada E. Davidson

123 Sleeve buttons, 1750. Miss Mary E. Dudley

124 Portrait of Sir Matthew Hale, a member of the Convention of

Parliament, 1660.

125 Portrait of Thomas Lord, Archbishop of Canterbury.

126 Book of Sermons, belonging to Rev. Joseph Roby, a minister of

Lynn for fifty years. Mrs. W. R. Evans

127 " Geological and Historical Grammar" by Mr. Salmon, printed

by Williston and Darling, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1771.

Mrs. Alexander Ferris

128 The Tily family bible, 161 1. Mrs. R. Ford

129 Document, signed by Gov. Thomas Hutchinson, 1763.

130 Commission of Col. David Brewer, signed by Gen. Joseph War-

ren, 1775.

131 Miniature of Mrs. Edmund Green, Charlestown, S. C, 1777.

132 Miniature of William Tucker, 1790.

133 Infant's shoes, worn by Ann Brewer Green ; made by Shillaber,

1800. Mrs. James B. Fuller

134 Tin powder horn, containing powder, left from War of 181 2;

owned by Sullivan Burbank. He was in the U. S. Army im-
til 1839, serving at almost every point on the frontier from St.
Lawrence to the Sabine. Miss Sarah Gosson

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135 Framed newspaper of 1770, March 12, Boston Gazette and Coun-

try Journal ; owned (i) Jonathan Currier : (2) his son William :
(3) his son William W. : (4) Anna (Currier) Heckman : con-
tains full account of the Boston massacre and description of
Crispus Attucks who was killed : also an account of the meet-
ing at the Old South Meeting-house when the Committee was
appointed to request the removal of the English troops. This
Committee included John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Dr.
Joseph Warren.

136 Copper coin of 1790.

137 Gold and Coral brooch, formerly a buckle, and owned in 1775 by

Nancy Currier, then by Joanna Currier, now by Anna Currier
Heckman.

138 Brass snuff box Anno 1800, once owned by Jonathan Currier of

New Hampshire.

139 Bag made of opal beads : owned by Mary Downes Cousens of

Maine in 1780.

140 Bead bag: owned in 1780 by Nancy Sargent Currier.

141 Cup and saucer in green and bronze. Former owner Mary

Downes, 1780.

142 Small brown and white cup, 1780.

143 Pewter plate, 1740.

144 Silver teaspoon, 1799. Maker J. R.

145 Pewter porringer, 1765.

146 Silver tablespoon. Nos. 142 — 146 inclusive owned by Nancy S.

Currier. Mrs. John F. Heckman

147 Deed of sale 171 7 — 1723.

148 Copy of Joshua Richardson's will, Sept. 26, 1748.

149 Deed of gift to Joshua Richardson, 1 740.

150 Bill Book. Miss Elizabeth Hill

151 Old Dutch plate. Mrs. F. B. Hombrooke

152 Silver tablespoon of Mrs. Benj. Burton.

153 Needlebook, owned by Ann Church Burton, youngest child of

Maj. and Mrs. Benj. Burton. This was brought to her in
1805 from Bristol, R. I., by her mother. They were then living
in Friendship, Me., and had doubtless been on a visit to the
scene of their marriage in 1779.
I J4 Silver teaspoon. Mrs. Wm. Taylor Logan

155-6-7 Three deeds, dates, 1734, 1746, 1747. Mrs. L. B. Matteson

158 Book, relating to the institution and proceedings of the Society of

Cincinnati, formed by the officers of the U. S. at the Canton-
ment on banks of Hudson River, May 10, 1783. With the
proceedings of the Mass. State Society of the Cincinnati from
its organization 1783 — 181 1. Miss Welthea Alden Merritt

159 Coat of arms wrought in 1773. George Nowell

160 Reticule, belonging to Abigail Harrington, daughter of Jonathan

Harrington the last survivor of the battle of Lexington.

161 Book, "Exhibition Dialogues and Recitations" which belonged

to Wm. Harrington, son of Jonathan Harrington.

162 Newspaper, "Federal Republican and Baltimore Telegraph,"

dated Tuesday Morning, Mar. 11, 181 7.

Miss Gertrude Pierce, East Lexington

163 Glass tumbler, used at the Munroe Tavern, 1775.

Mrs. Nathaniel Pierce

164 Sampler, worked by Marsy Tucker in 1788 when eight years old.

She married Capt. Mansfield of Salem, and her daughter mar-
ried John Endicott.

165 Back comb, worn between 1789 and 181 2.

166 Pitcher, on which is plan of city of Washington as laid out in

1792, Mrs. P. M. Rice, Union, Me

167 Sword cane of Gen. Henry Knox of Thomaston, Me.

168 Brass hook from the Gen. Knox house in Thomaston, Me.

169 Bible, printed in the time of King James.

170 Newspaper, printed at the time of George Washington's death.

Mrs.W. W.Rice

171 Commission of Wyseman Claggett as Attorney General for the

Province of N. H.,in the year 1767 under King George II L

172 Glass brought over in the Mayflower in 1620.

Mrs. Frederick Simpson

173 Piece of money paid to Josiah Smith of Lexington, for service in

the Revolutionary army in 1776.

174 A wood book made from a piece of wood from the old Lexington

belfry. Albert B. Smitii

175 Hat. 176. Lantern, carried by Jonathan Harrington upon start-

ing out at the call of his mother : "Get up, Jonathan, the Reg-
ulars are coming and something must be done." See No. 160.

Edwin S. Spaulding

177 Bedspread, 1795, made by Catherine Brown Mellen.

178 Platter over a hundred years old, owned by Catherine (Brown)

Mellen. Charles Mellen Tillinghast

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179 Genealogy of Knights family, made by Betsey Knights 1807, age

fifteen.

180 Portrait of Stephen E. Harris.

181 Portrait of Polly Knights.

182 Portrait of Polly Knights' daughter.

183 Pitcher, 1790.

184 Picture; 1790.

185 Mirror, 1740. 186 Sampler. i'79o. 187 Cup, 1795. 188 Platter,

1795. 189 Blue Laws Book. Mrs. Emma E. Tillinghast

190 Table cover made of a piece of linen spun and woven by Miss

Polly Smiley, Sidney, Me., 1 790 or earlier.

191 Pillow slips (a part of the household linen), spun and woven by

Mrs. Katherine (Hastings) Harlow. Mrs. E. M. Springer

192 Teapot, from Abington, Mass., 1740 or earlier. Lillian E. Tower

193 Wedding slippers, made from wedding gown of Mrs. Theophilus

Parsons, who married Chief Justice Parsons of Boston, at
Newburyport, Jan. 13, 1780.

194 Old English china, 1770. Duplicate of this in Boston Museum.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ward

195 Slippers, belonging to Mrs. John Cabot of Newton, probably in

1780. Mrs. F. W. Webber

1 96- 1 97-1 98 Three pistols used at the time of the Revolution.

199-200 Two powder horns with names of Revolutionary soldiers cut
in them while in service.

201 Piece of wood from belfry at Lexington.

202 Brass ornaments.

203 One Britannia sugar bowl.

204 Leather cartridge box, used at the battle of Lexington.

205 Leather case for holding articles for cleaning guns.

206 Scabbard used in the Revolutionary War.

Charles E. Wellington, East Lexington

207 Sword owned and carried by Paul Thorndike in the Revolution.

Grace Thorndike Whittemore

208 Pocketbook, made by Ruth, wife of George Carter, who lived near

the Brand)rwine in Penn.

209 Pewter porringer, belonging to Hannah Brinton, Birmingham,

Penn., nearly two hundred years old.

210 Cannon ball found near the Birmingham meeting-house where Gen.

Lafayette was carried when wounded.

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21 1 Silver knee buckles, set with brilliants ; worn by Col. Isaac Taylor

of Chester Co., Penn., in the battle of Brandy wine and other
engagements. Mrs. George B. (Taylor) King.

212 Christening cap used in Sawin family of South boro, Mass., early

this century. Mrs. John L. Whiting

213 Act of General Court held in Boston Oct 15, 1650, appointing men

to see about bounding and laying out land bought of Indians
around Natick, Dedham, Watertown and other places.

214 Original deed of land given by Indians to Thomas Sawin of Sher-

bom and Natick, Mass., Mar. 17, 1685-6.

215 Deed of land in Natick given by Indians to Thomas Sawin of

Natick, Aug. 17, 1686. Mrs. Mary B. Sawin Whiting

216 Lowestoft tea service, four pieces, 1762. Teapot, creamer, one cup

and saucer, tea cannister.

217-221 Five dishes of blue ware, Staffordshire, about 1770.

222 Imitation Wedgwood beer mug, last of the eighteenth century.

223 Bread plate, 1800.

224 Large blue (Verona ware) platter made between 1 762-1 800. Trade

mark at the back represents the lion and unicorn fighing for
the crown.

225 Sugar bowl made in first American pottery.

226 One of the first cups and saucers (printed ware) made in this coun-

try in the eighteenth century.

227 English pottery plate, representing Chinese scenes about 1800.

228 Olympia ware soup plate, about 1800.

229 Cashmere shawl, 1750. 230 China crepe shawl, 1750, owned by

Caroline Dexter Luce, Martha's Vineyard.
231-232 Two pair of flesh colored silk stockings worn by Presberry
Luce and Peggy Dunham at their wedding, 181 5, at Martha's
Vineyard.

233 White silk gloves worn by Presberry Luce at his wedding.

234 Bedspread one hundred years old.

235 Pair of brass candlesticks, descended through the Dunhams of

Martha's Vineyard; made 1750 or earlier.
236-237 Two pictures : " Queen Elizabeth escaping from the Tower
at night;" "Queen Elizabeth stepping into boat on River
Thames." Descended through Luce family of Martha's Vine-
yard.

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238-239 Two whales' teeth with representations: '* Escape of Constitu-
tion from British Squadron;" ^U. S. Squadron under Com*
Bainbridge, returning from Mediterranean in 18 15."

240 Powder horn, owned by Presberry Luce, marked 1 800-181 1.

Mrs. C. C. Williams

241 Teaspoon, once property of John and Abigail Bumham, Falmouth,

Me. Married April i, 1762.

242 Razor blade, carried by a British soldier named Campbell at the

battle of Bunker Hill.

243 John Hancock plate.

244 "American Selections of Lessons in Reading and Speaking.**

Printed 1804. George E. Worthen, East Lexington

ADAMS CHAPTER

QUINCY, MASS.

January 27, 1886

2TTr5. Helson V* Citus, Cljaptcr Scgcnt

Named in honor of John and Abigail Adams. John Adams, (1735-
1826), second President of the United States (i 797-1801).

Married October 25, 1764, Abigail Smith (i 744-1818), of Weymouth.
They both died in Quincy. The Chapter rooms are in the historic
homestead, the birthplace of John Adams.

IN CHARGE OF MRS. WILLIAM H. RUDDICK

245 Delft gravy boat ; part of a dinner set brought from Holland by

John and Abigail Adams, with other furnishings, and used by
them at their home in Quincy, Mass.

246 Satin slipper worn by Mrs. John Adams, probably before 1737.

247 Revenue Collector's Certificates showing duty paid by John

Adams in 1798 on carriages. Duty of Nine dollars upon a
four wheel carriage called a cochee; three dollars upon a
chaise ; fifteen dollars upon a coach.

Given by Miss Elizabeth C. Adams to the Adams Chapter.

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248 Pictures of John and Abigail Adams.

249 Hair of John and Abigail Adams.

250 Shawl made from circular cloak worn by John Adams.

251 Letters of Abigail Adams.

252 Picture of Mrs. Jonathan Bass.

253 Picture of George Washington.

254 Hair of George Washington.

255 Pewter plates.

256 Picture of John Quincy Adams painted in Holland.

257 Picture of John Quincy Adams, copied from painting by Copley

258 Music copied by John Q. Adams, in Newburyport, in 1786.

259 Bible of Thomas Boylston Adams, July 10, 1799.

260 Diary of Thomas Boylston Adams, once owned by Abigail Adams

261 Christening dress of Abigial Adams, daughther of Thomas Boyl-

ston Adams and granddaughter of John and Abigail Adams

262 Sampler worked in Germany, by young ladies of rank, in 1696.

Given to Miss Adams by President Tyler's granddaughter.

Miss Elizabeth C. Adams

263 Eulogy on George Washington, Sterling, Mass., Feb. 22, 1800 by

Isaac Story, A. M. Mr. J. Purcell Baker

264 Dutch andirons, owned in 1762 by Jonathan Bass, whose ancestors

came to America, 1632. Mrs. Lewis Bass

265 Mirror taken from the house of Thomas Bispham at the burning

of Charlestown, June 1775. Henry C. Bispham

266 Revolutionary sword. Mrs. Bradford Boyden, Atlantic

267 Canteen carried in the war of 181 2 by Joseph Bracket, Senior.

Joseph Bracket

268 Pewter plates and platters, brought over in 1630 by Robert Car-

ver, and retained in the family ever since.

269 Pipetongs.

270 Pewter sugar bowl.

271 Creamer. Mr. John Carver, Atlantic

272 Embroidery made by Miss Chloe Gay, Stoughton, Mass., 1760.

Mrs. H. P. Clarke, Randolph, Mass.

273 Silhouette of Robert Means, whose ancestor, Robert Means, came

to this country 1718 and settled in Saco, Me.
274 — 276 China plate, cup, and saucer, made in Liverpool, Eng.,
1809 for Robert Means. Mrs. Thomas Closson^Roxbury, Mass.

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277 Ivory handled sword, used in the Revolution.

Chas. M. Cook, Allston

278 Sword given by Gen. Lafayette to James Davenport for bravery.

Wm. Davenport

279 Tortoise shell comb, age imknown.

280 Dark blue sugar bowl ; very old.

281 Paper, which was wrapped around some tea which one member

of the Boston Tea Party, Dec. 1773, took to his home in
Cambridge, instead of throwing it into Boston Harbor.

Mrs. Cordelia French Cummings

282 Blue bowl.

283 Teapot

284-286 Three cups and saucers, from the family of Capt Hopedale
Hall and Sarah Baker of Dorchester.

287 Badge, crossed axe and saw, worn by Nicholas Ford in 181 2.

Now owned by his daughter. Mrs. Anna Ford Ellenwood

288 Continental Bank Note, 1778. Miss Isabel F P. Emery, Atiantic

289 Bible owned by Nathaniel Ells Bennett, Abington. Printed in

1 791. Mrs Ichabod W. Faunce, Wollaston

290 Cup and saucer brought from England, 1638

291 Warming pan used in the family of Joshua Hammond of Revo-

lutionary fame. One of the founders of Newton.

292 Musket and bayonet used in the Revolution.

Henry Gannet, Wollaston

293 ** Poole's Annotations " formerly owned by Nathaniel Gill of

Hingham later by George L. Gill, the fifth in descent

Mrs. George L. Gill

294 Bank bill made out to John Quincy Adams. Mrs. Dr. Gilson

295 Washington pitcher.
296-297 Two old pictures, 1750.

298-299 Two pictures, George Washington and John Adams, engraved
before 1800. Mr. Elliot L. Green, Atiantic

300 Mustard pot.

301 Cup and saucer.

302 Sermons of 1745.

303 Last for mending stockings used over one hundred and fifty

years ago.

304 Continental Bank Note, five dollars, issued by Coi^^ress at Phil-

adelphia, Sept. 26, 1778.

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305 Book. "The Lady's Pocket Library." Published in Philadelphia,

March 20, 1792.

306 "Boston Weekly Magazine" Vol. 2, 1803-4.

307 Commission of General Isaac Stall.

308 Copy of miniature of Gen. Isaac Stall. In command of force at

Newport, R. I. War of 181 2.

309 New England Memorial by Nathaniel Newton. Plymouth,

(reprint). Mrs. Thomas F. Hinckley, Atlantic

310 Hebrew text of the Psalms and Lamentations. Published 1635.

311 Sermon preached at Enfield July 8, 1741 by Jonathan Edwards

A. M. Mrs. Chas. A. Humphreys, Randolph

312 Engagement ring of Bryant Newcomb (who served six years in

the Revolution) to Jane, daughter of Capt. Joseph Glover and
his wife, Elixabeth. Owned by great-great-^anddaughter.

Miss Lillie F. Marsh

313 Likeness of Jonathan Mayhew, D. D. who died July 8, 1766.

314 Silver spoon belonged to Joseph and Rachel Bracket who were

married July 2, 1767. Mrs. L. J. Marsh

315 Piece of Martha Washington's dress. The owner's ancestor,

Francis Wells, an English merchant, came to Boston on his
own ship, " Ye Hampstead Galley,*' from London in 1723.

Arthur F. Means, Jr., Dorchester

316 Counterpane, spun and woven by Maria Bates Simmons.

Mrs. Aug. Merriam

317 Cutlass, used by Jarvis White on the "Federal George" 1812

owned by his daughter. Miss Mary E. Merrill

318 Very old, doubleflint, lock gun. , Geo. W. Morton

319 Wedding slipper of Elizabeth Newcomb who was married on

Nov. 20, 1788. Mr. Stephen B. Nye, Sandwich

320 Silver mug, old in 1793. Presented to Benj. H. Mooers by

Madame LaSanssay.

321 Commission issued to Lieut Benj. H. Mooers by James Madison

181 2. Mrs. Frank Page, WoUaston

322-323 Canteen and spoon tray. Canteen carried during Revolution-
ary war by Benj. Tirrell of Weymouth. Loaned by his
granddaughter. Mrs. Lucinda Tirrell Parker

324 One large spoon ; maker Murphy.

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325-326 Two teaspoons, maker unknown. These spoons were the
property of Mary Cary, daughter of Col. Simeon Gary, of
Bridgewater, Mass., who marched his Regiment to Lexington.
She was the wife of Simeon Keith, who enlisted in the same
Regiment and who married his Colonel's daughter.

Miss Mary Perkins

327 Writ served upon Alex. Dow of Plymouth Nov. 19, 1730.

Signed by John Winslow. Mrs. H. W. Pinkham

328 Egg spoon, 1757.

329 Salt spoon, 1757.

330 Brandy burner, 1768.

331 Silver creamer over one hundred years old.

3^2 China pitcher, dragon pattern, over one himdred years old.

333 Silver spoons belonging to Mehitable Kimball, whose ancestors,

Richard Kimball and Ursula Scott, came iroiq England in
ship "Elizabeth," 1634.

334 Concordance, 1806. Belonged to Lois Kimball of Bradford,

Mass., whose ancestors were Richard Kimball and Ursula
Scott

335 China plate owned by Sophia Rumney Wells Means, great-grand-

daughter of Francis Wells of Boston.

Mrs. Wm. H. Ruddick, South Boston

336 Mortar and pestle, used in early Colonial days for pounding com.

Mrs. W. E. Simmons

337-338 Photographs of Matthew Loring, and his wife, Mercy Bates.
He was one of the Boston Tea Party.

Mrs. Geo. W. Sprague, South Boston

339 Pocket book owned by Samuel Longfellow, a Revolutionary

soldier.

340 Piece of the Historic Elm which stood in Boston Common and

was destroyed by storm in i860.

341 Tin lantern, used in the Longfellow family at Palermo, Me.

342 Cane from the Old Constitution.

343 Glass plate — sold at the dedication of the Bunker Hill Monu-

ment. Mrs. James Spratt, Charlestown, Mass.

344 A deed of gift from John Alden, the Pilgrim, to his son Joseph

Alden. The deed is dated April ist, 1679. Signed by Gov.
Josiah Winslow and John Alden.

345 Commission : To Joseph Alden (gr. gr. grandson of John Alden,

the Pilgrim), dated July, 1734, signed by John Hancock.

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346 Military statistics, for Lieut Joseph Snell, 1735.

Miss Alice M. Thayer, Randolph

347 Pewter plate, 1750.

348 China plate, blue and white morning glory design, 1750.

349 Cup and saucer, strawberry design, 1750.

Mr. Jared Thomas, Atlantic

350 Wedding ring. Jeremiah Gore to Thankful Harris, Aug. 3, 1789.

351 Watch key and seal belongmg to Jeremiah Gore, Boston, 1789.
352-353. China sugar bowl and tea caddy ; 354. Silver snuffers and

tray; all belonging to Mrs. Jeremiah Gore, Boston, 1789

355 Miniature of Mrs. Henry Smith, daughter of Jeremiah and Thank-

ful Harris Gore ; she was foremost in all patriotic work in Bos-
ton. Through her personal efforts, ladies, by a fair, raised
ten thousand, six hundred dollars to build the Perkins* Insti-
tute for the Blind at South Boston, so as to obtain Col. Per-
kins' donation. Mrs. Smith was Treasurer. She also helped
organize and carry on successfully the great fair in 1833, by
which the ladies helped to build, and complete Bunker Hill
Monument

356 Miniature of Miss Carohne Gore, daughter of Jeremiah and Thank-

ful Harris Gore. Married Chas. O. Rogers of Portiand.
Miniature painted by Alvin Clark, the famous maker of tele-
scopes.

357 Child's pewter porringer ; supposed to be older than silver ones.

358 Glass tumbler given to Zabiah May Gore, when five years old,

by Mrs. Marv Ripley.

359 Silver medal given to Miss Zabiah May Gore at Mme. Rowson's

Academy, Boston, 1809,

360 Wedding ring. Henry Smith of Boston to Zabiah May Gore,

1810.

361 Mourning ring presented by heirs of Elizabeth Tuckerman to

Sarah Harris. 1805. Mrs. Nelson V. Titus

362 Plate, 1767. Mary J. Turner

363 Pass port, sent by John Adams to Bryant Newcomb, who was

confined in Mill Prison, England, during the war of the Revo-
lution. Loaned by his gr. grandson. Mr. Peter Turner

364 Bible presented to the Church of Christ, Sandwich, Mass., by

Madam Deborah Cotton, Lady of the Hon. Roland Cotton
of Sandwich, Eng., Nov. ist, 1763.

Unitarian Church, Sandwich

365 U. S. Copper cent of 1793.

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366 U. S. Copper cent of 1817.

367 U. S. half-cent of 1829.

368 A silver coin with the head of George the Third, date probably

1760.

369 A German coin of 1776. It is unknown if the two foreign coins

were in use in this country before the Revolution.

370 Canteen carried by Jonathan Wild of Braintree in the battle of

Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. He married Hannah Bass, Sept
25, 1744, who was a direct descendant of John Alden and
Priscilla Mullen. Loaned by his gr. gr. granddaughter.

Emily C. Wild

THIRD PLANTATION CHAPTER

LYNN, MASS.

April 3, 1895

ITTrs- inicaja^ p. (Elouglj; (Chapter JJegent

The Lynn chapter chose this designation because it was the first town
settled in the " Third Plantation."

IN CHARGE OF MRS. JOHN W. HEATH

371 Doll, owned first by the children of Persis (Chapin) Pease. Three

generations have succeeded them in its possession.

372 Book, entitled "Virtue in a Cottage."

373 Book, entitled "The Remarkable History of Tom James, a

Foundling "

374 Little round hand trunk of Persis (Chapin) Pease.

375 Wall paper; struck off in commemoration of victory in the

battle of the " Constitution " and " Guerriere " Aug. 19, 181 2.
Used in the time of Erastus Pease.

376 Sampler worked by Experience Chapin, 1795.

Mrs. Kate M. Bruce

377 Blue and white china bowl.

378 Teapot with red flowers.

379 Pewter platter.

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380 Plate, very old. (St Paul's Church, N. Y.)

381 Tea caddy.

382 Cup and saucer, china. Mrs. £. A. Campbell, Lynnfield

383 Book with signature of Nathan Hale, the martyr spy.

384 Document signed by Gov. Huntington of Connecticut, said to be

the first commission issued for a privateer in the Revolution.

385 Autograph of Washington.

386 Book with book-plate of George Washington, entitled " Age of

Louis XVI."

387 Leaves from the old Record book of the Concord Company of

" Minute Men."

388 Picture. Two girls playing fife and drum to make the English

believe the place guarded. War of 181 2.

389 Miniature of Andrew Jackson.

390 Miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife. Chas. E. Clark, M. D.

391 Cups and saucers.

392 Camphor bottle.

393 "Massachusetts Register and U. S. Calendar," 1810.

394 "Nautical Almanac" for 1805 and 1807.

395 Papers relating to Great Brittain, 1791.

396 " Acts and Laws in New England," 1692, 1736.

Mrs. W. A. Clark. Jr.

397 Copper urn from Buckman Tavern, Lexington : owned by Buck-

man family until given to the present owner.

Micajah P. Clough

398 Powder horn used in the war of the Revolution.

399 Yellow china bowl used more than a hundred years ago.
400-405 Six plates, decorated with historical subjects.

Mrs. Micajah P. Clough

406 Pin, over one hundred and twenty-five years old.

407 Snow shoes, over one hundred years old.

408 Cribbage board, carved with a jack knife in 1798.

409 Pewt6r porringer, 181 2. Miss Susan Clough

410 Stone pitcher.

41 1 Seaman's thimble. Miss Mary A. Goldsmith

412 Small Bible published in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1713. Owned by

Capt. James Gregg.

413 Fan, probably owned by Janet Gregg.

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414 Incomplete file of the "N. E. Chronicle or Essex Gazette,** pub-

lished in 1775 and 1776. Owned by Benj. Gregg of Antrim,
N. H. Misses Gutterson

415 Tea caddy used by a surgeon in the French and Indian War.

Miss Maria L. Johnson

416 Dress worn 1797.

417 Masonic apron used in 1797. Miss Lucy P. Kelley

418 Cider mug, known to antedate 1740. Belonged to David Newhall

and owned by his descendants.

419 Silver spoon; the property of David Newhall and wife, Bethiah
Mansfield, about 1776. Handed down through five generations.

420 Plate ; part of the wedding outfit of Samuel and Betsey Newhall

of Danvers. Probably bought at the time of their marriage in
1 81 2, but may be older. Miss Marcia A. Lamphier

421 Seaman's share in the private brig "Active," Dec. 16, 1780.

422 "The Miscellaneous Works of Col. Humphreys." This book con-

tains an essay on the " Life of Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam,"
written by Col. David Humphreys while the General was still
living. The essay was addressed to the Conn. State Society
of the Cincinnati and published by them.

Miss Marion W. Newhall

423 Netted silk scarf worn by Col. John Ingalls of North Andover, of

the home militia.

424 Flax comb of Mrs. Abigail Adams, 1712. Miss Effie Newhall

425 Chinese china cat, over a century old.

426 Sampler.

427 Picture worked in silks.

428-429 Chinese silver pitcher and card case. Miss Carrie C. Porter
430 Copy of the deed of 1690 of Francis Nurse to his son-in-law,
Thomas Preston, of the Rebecca Nurse homestead. Rebecca
Nurse was executed as a witch in 1692.
431-432 Two receipts, 1698-99, given by James AUin, minister of Bos-
ton, former owner of the Rebecca Nurse place.

433 "Almanack of 1758," made by Amos Pope of Danvers.
The following five lists were all kept by John Preston.

434 First Company in Danvers, November ye 26, 1776. 435 Training

band. 436 Capt. Wm. Towne's Company Oct. ye 22, 1778.
437 Alarm list. 438 Return of Capt. Wm. Towne's Company,
Dec. ye 8, 1778.
439-442 Four papers, conveying to John Preston prize money taken by
the schooner " Dolphin *' and brigantine " Pluto," i TJT*
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443~444 Two receipts of money for services given by John Preston to
Amos Tapley, 1 777 ; one by John Putnam to same, 1 778.

445 Agreement of Joseph Wiatt to serve in army, 1 777.

446 Agreement of William Whitteredge, Wm. Gi£Eord and J as. S wines- ^

ton to go in the service at Boston, 1778.

Mrs. Andrew M. Putnam

447 Pewter platter owned by Col. David Putnam, a brother of Gen.

Israel Putnam.

448 Bull's eye watch formerly belonging to (i) Lieut. Joseph Putnam,

(2) Gen. Israel Putnam, (3) Col. Jesse Putnam, (4) Capt. Andrew
M. Putnam of Danvers; now the property of Eugene A. Put-
nam of Lynn. Watch has no works: "Jno. Downing, Liver-
pool, 230." On face, in place of numerals: "Jonathan Dorr."

Miss Augusta N. Putnam

449 Housewife of the eighteenth century.

450 Cane, formerly owned by Rev. Jonas Clarke, patriot, pastor of

Lexington, and the friend of Hancock and Adams. Settled
over church at Lexington in 1755. A pastorate which lasted
fifty-one years. Presented to Bowman Viles by Elizabeth,
daughter of Rev. Jonas Clarke ; now owned by his son Henry
Viles of Ljmn.

451 Silhouette of Bowman Viles, adjutant in the war of i8i2(son of Joel

Viles, corporal in Capt. Parker's Company at Lexington).
452-453 Pair of silver candlesticks, part of the marriage outfit of Betsey
Sawyer who married Bowman Viles.

454 Sampler worked by Betsey Sawyer. Mrs. Eugene A. Putnam

455 Miniature of Martha Crosby, who married Col. Jeremiah Page in

1 776, afterwards property of her daughter, Martha Page, who
married John Fowler 1800; then their daughter, Sarah P.
Fowler, who married Andrew M. Putnam 1836. Now property
of her granddaughter. Miss Louise L. Putnam

456 Account book of Lieut Joseph Putnam (a nephew of Israel Put-

nam) of Capt. Sam. Flint's Company at Lexington. The book
contains entries concerning time lost in training, alarms by his
servant, Reuben Barthrick, a soldier in the same company,
and accoutrements furnished to him. This same account book
owned and used by Joseph Putnam's son, Jesse Putnam, Colonel
in war of 181 2, and then by his son, Capt. Andrew W. Putnam
of Danvers, now by his son, Eugene A. Putnam of Lynn.

Miss Louise L. Putnam

457 Autographs ; Ferdinand and Isabella, patrons of Columbus.

458 Henry VIII, King of England. Royal sign manual. May 151 5.

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459 Elizabeth, Queen of England. 1578.

460 John Wmthrop, Gov. of Mass^ 1640. With portrait

461 Sir Harry Vane, Gov. of Mass. 1636. Afterwards one of the
X regicides. Document signed, January 20, 1647. Also signed

by Thomas Hoyle and Cornelius Holland, two of the regicides.

462 John Endicott, Gov. of Mass. Dec. 1646. With portrait

463 Sir William Phipps, Gov. of Mass. 1692-94. Document signed

April 24, 1693.

464 Gen. Thomas Gage, last Royal Governor of Mass. With portrait

465 Sir Francis Bernard, Gov. of Mass. Commission, signed by

Andrew Oliver, the famous Stamp Agent

466 Samuel Shute, Gov. of Mass., 1716.

467 Benjamin Franklin. Sept. 22, 1751. With fine impression of his

seal.

468 William Shirley, Gov. of Mass. Lieut Ira Willis' commission in

a company to be used in "dislodging the French from His
Majesty's Province of Nova Scotia." Dated Feb. 13, 1755.
The Acadians were exiled in July of the same year, so he
probably assisted.

469 John Hancock. July 16, 1769.

470 Council of Mass. (After departure of Gage and Howe.) Docu-

ment signed by full council containing many famous names.
"George III," etc., at top has been scratched out. Oct 24,
1776.

471 Gen. John Stark. Hero of Bennington and husband of " Molly

Stark." Folio letter signed and dated from Bennington, forty-
eight hours after the battle, Aug. 19, 1777. Written to the
Committee of Safety, at Exeter.

472 Gen. Anthony Wayne. Paramus, Oct 27, 1779, ^^ o'clock p. m.

473 Richard Henry Lee. Autograph letter signed, Nov. 29, 1 780.

474 Samuel Adams. Boston, April 18, 1783.

475 George Washington. July 25, 1786. Also a soldier's discharge

from the Revolution signed by him, and also by Jonathan
Trumbull, Jr., the original " Brother Jonathan."

476 Robert Treat Paine. Signer of the Declaration. Boston, July 3,

1789.

477 Oliver Wolcott. Signer of the Declaration and ancestor of Gov.

Roger Wolcott, of Mass. Auto, letter signed New Haven,
Oct 22, 1796.

478 Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Signer of Declaration. Auto-

graph letter signed.

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479 Thomas JefEerson. Autograph letter dated, Monticello, July 29,

1804. Howard K. Sanderson, Lynn

480 Book in Latin, printed 1554. "On Punishing of Heretics."

Vezetio, author ; Stephani, printer.

481 Fac-simile of " Accounts of George Washington with the U. S.

commencing June 1775 and ending June 1783," a space of
eight years. Mrs. C. C. Sheldon

482 History of the Prophet Isaiah — " Christian Theological Compen-

dium *' printed 1559 — '^7-

483 Beer mug owned by Olive Gould 1757, Joshua Lovell 1777, Olive

Gould Lovell 1815, then by Walter E. Symonds and the
present owner.

484 "Dictionary and Geography" 1800, 1798. Warren L. Simonds

485 Coat of arms, one hundred and fifty years old, embroidered by

Martha Adams (Tufts) a direct descendant of John Alden and
cousin to President John Adams.

486 Glass taken from the oldest house in Nahant, built in 171 7,

owned one hundred and fifty years by the Johnson family.
At this house, it is said, deserters from the British fleet were
sheltered.

487 Passport from Santona, Spain to an American captain whose

vessel was seized during the war of 181 2 by a French launch
and detained in Santona.

488—489 Two pictures. "The Prodigal Son in Misery." ''The
Prodigal Feasted on his Return," 1799. Owned by Joanna
Greene, a relation of Gen. Nathaniel Greene.

490 Translation from French newspaper. A newspaper from the
French Government dated at Victoria the 15th of March,
181 1, has the following paragraph respecting the Americans:
"The decrees issued at Milan and Berlin have been called
back respecting the Americans, because America takes steps
to make its flag to be respected, because she impedes her
being disnaturalized, and because she refuses to submit herself
to the decrees of 1806 & 1807. Every neutral nation's flag,
provided they make it themselves to be respected, is con-
sidered as neutral: the decrees of Berlin and Milan therefore
do not comprehend it at all,"

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MARY WARREN CHAPTER

ROXBURY, MASS.

July 17, 1895

TXlvs. ptolomg ®, Wi, (£bson, Ctjapter Hegent,

Mary Warren was tlie daughter of Dr. Samuel Stevens of Roxbury.
She married May 29, 1740, Joseph Warren and their son was Gen, Jo-
seph Warren, who was slain at Bunker Hill. Says Frothingham : —
"Mary Warren lived to see her sons attain fame and honor ; — She was
hospitable, kind to her neighbors and benevolent to the poor."

491 Historic souvenir of solid silver ; is slightly rounded on the bot-

tom, so that the hollowing of the reverse will better fit the
body, as the trinket is carried in the vest pocket The back is
covered by a representation of the four days' chase of the frig-
ate Constitution, by the hostile English fleet, commanded by
Broke. Engraved by hand, and so well done, that each spar,
sail, and the standing rigging on all the ships can be seen.
The Constitution is being towed by three boat crews, and from
her stern chaser is belching forth the smoke from the shots,
she is exchanging with the Belvidera. Besides, there are the
old Guerriere, which was afterward captured by the Constitu-
tion, the Aeolus, the Shannon, which shortly afterward cap-
tured the Chesapeake from us, and the small sloop of war,
Africa. On the reverse is an American shield and eagle, and
from the beak of the latter floats a scroll with the national
motto "e pluribus unum". The sides and edges of the box
have lines of fine chasing.

492 Old colored print of Cleopatra.

493 Print (of the period) commemorating the death of Washington.

Charles Frost Aldrich, Boston

494 Glass vase, urn-shaped, belonging to Benjamin Franklin.

495 Memorial pitcher, "To Caleb Strong, Esq./* of Mass. 1800.

496 Poem by Mercy Warren, 1 790. Talbot Aldrich

497 Sampler, worked by Martha Nutter, daughter of Capt. George

Nutter, of Portsmouth, N. H.

498 Broadside of Colonial Resolutions, printed Sept. 1768.

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499 O^ portrait of Abigail Adams, descendant of Henry Adams, who

came to Quincy, Mass. 1630. Loaned by her great-grand-
son.

500 Oration by Nathan Fisk, delivered Nov. 14, 1781, on the surren-

der of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.

501 Autograph letter of Lafayette.

502 Old porcelain mug. Thomas Bailey Aldrich

503 Cut glass pitcher and tumblers, owned by George Washington.

504 Coffee pot, and Jack Sheppard pitcher, made by Paul Revere.

505 Piece of mortuary embroidery.

506 Two old plates. Mrs. Thomas Bailey Aldrich

507 Hand fire screen. Worked by Martha Frye, somewhere about

1760.

508 Toy andirons : made by Hunneman & Co., Boston.

509 "Orations delivered at the Request of the Inhabitants of the town

of Boston, to Commemorate the evening of the Fifth of March,
1770: when a number of citizens were killed by a party of
British Troops, quartered among them in a time of peace."
Published 1807. Second edition.

510 Wedding slippers of Hannah Hewes, who was married to Wm,

C. Himneman, Sept. 17, 1797. Loaned by her grand-daugh-
ter. Mary P. Bacon

511 Sugar tongs given by Gov. Hancock to his niece, Lydia Bows, as

a wedding present. She married Thomas (?) Whitney of
Shirley and the leaner has them from Mrs. G. E. Bullard who
received them from Mrs. Cotting, a grand-daughter of said Ly-
dia. Miss Mary Bean

512 His (mark) autograph. Given by Owaneco, Sachem of the Mo-

hegan Indians as a receipt of final payment for land sold to
Thomas Bolles of New London, Conn., — dated 14th October,
1693.

513 Colored print of the Boston Massacre, "Engraved, Printed and

Sold by Paul Revere."
514 — 516 Three forms of "Court of Common Pleas" writs. 1773 Geo.
Ill; 1778 Massachusetts Bay in N. E.; 1784 Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.

517 Silver tablespoons made by William Cleveland, silversmith of

Norwich, Conn., grandfather of Ex-President Cleveland.

H. E. Bolles

518 Linen counterpane printed in old red with patriotic designs.

Mrs. H. E. Bolles

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519 Sampler worked by Anna Chase in 1774.
520-521 "The Rambler." 1752— Two Vols.

522 Miniature of Samuel Sumner who married Martha Saunders Bar-

rett. Her father, Samuel Barrett, married for his first wife a
sister of the wife of Copley the artist Loaned by his grand-
daughter. Mrs. MarUia B. Bolles

523 Silver cup made by Nichols, marked 18 14 but probably given to

the first owner at birth. Stephen Bo wen, Newport, R.I., given
to ^Stephen Bo wen. Now owned by 'Stephen Bowen

524 "Address" from Robert Pike to General Court of Mass., May 23,

1677, in relation to soldiers in Capt Moseley*s Co. in King
Phillip's war, especially in relation to Lieut Gov. Barefoot as
surgeon of the expedition.

525 Account of Committee appointed by Mass. to build a barrack on

Castle William Island to hold seven hundred men, dated 1 755.

526 Bill of Jer. Condy against James Russell, Esq., Commissioner of

Stamps for Province of Mass. from 1755-57.

527 Bill of expenses of Col. Ephraim Leonard from April 10, 1759 to

June 4, for mustering soldiers delivered to Castle William.

528 An account of expenses and services done by Edward Winslow

for the Province in settling the line between the two provinces
(probably Mass. and New Hampshire) Aug. 22, 1737.

529 Signature of Thos. Hancock who built the "Hancock House,"

uncle of Gov. John Hancock, who was his heir.

530 Certificate of Thomas Goldthwait Secretary at War that Col.

Robert Oliver paid Province Bounty of J6522 for fifty-eight
soldiers. Dated Sept 16, 1761.

531 Receipt dated Jan. 16, 1778, signed by Nathan Tyler, Lt Col. in

Col. Gerrish*s Regiment

532 Order of William Tucker, Capt. on Jacob Gerrish, Col. To pay

his company's wages to Caleb Ammidown.

533 Letter from Richard Walker, Esq., and Joseph Hart, Chairman

of Committee of Safety of Penna. recommending Capt. Thos.
Weir of the 2nd Batallion in Buck's County, (undated).

534 Certificate from John Slaymaker, Capt. that William Kain served

one month in his company, Lancaster Co. Militia. Dated
Strawsburgh, 5th Jan. 1778.

535 Bill against Province of Mass. for service in paying five com-

panies of Col. Preble's Regiment, signed Jonathan Hoar.

536 Roll of Capt Mark Pool's Co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regiment of

Guards. Jan. 1778.

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537 Commission appointing Capt. Amasa Davis to equip the anned

brigantine "Active", Allen Hallet, Cammander* Signed Sam.
Phips Savage, President Board of War,

538 George Ill's signature and seal affixed to an English Commis-

sion dated 1798, with portrait.

539 Letter from Brig. Gen. David Cobb (aid-de-camp to Washington

1 78 1 -1 783.) to Col. rfenry Jackson. Relative to recruiting.
Mentions Lt Thomas Lamb in Jackson Regt, Richard Wal-
ker killed at Quaker Hill, 29th of August, 1778, Capt Thos.
Hunt with portrait of Gen. Cobb.

540 Bill of Exchange drawn on Nathaniel Appleton, Commissioner of

the Continental Loan Office, dated 11 March 1782 for $120
payable to Henry Gardner. Drawn by M. Hellegas, Treas.

541 Specimen of Conn. Continental money, January 1 782.

542 Orders issued from Gen. Greene's quarters. For Maj. Gen. Lord

Stirling, (not mentioned in Heitman, at least by this tide.)
Date, August 14, 1771.

543 Letter from Lieut Mordecai Morgan, 9th Penn. Regt., addressed

to Maj. Gen. Lord Stirling.

544 Orders issued by Lord Stirling dated February 9th, 1777.

545 Certificate that Patrick Foy was drafted into Capt Willet's Co.,

dated Ticonderoga, Jan. 19, 1776. Signed John Henderson,
Capt

546 Receipt for four state notes (no amoimt) for three years service in

Col. Henry Jackson s Regt Signed Jacob Howe. Dated Ips-
wich, Sept 16, 1780.

547 Parole to Gen. Sumner from Wm. M*Ca£Eerty. Dated Oct x6,

1780. He promised to obey orders of Commander of the
American Army at all times.

548 Receipt of seven dollars for a gun which Joseph Choat carried in-

to the Continental army. By hand of M. Eliphalet Kilbom.
Signed Joseph Hale.

549 BiU of Ichabod Goodwin, Lt. Col. against U. S. for expenses. Da-

ted Winter Hill, July 1778. Presented to Maj. Hopkins, A. D.
Q G., (Asst Deputy Quartermaster Gen.) at Cambridge.

550 Letter dated London, Dec. 16, 1816, from John Winthrop to Wil-

liam Eustis, Minister at Brussels (afterwards Gov. of Mass.)
concerning purchase of heavy cut-glass tumblers selected with
the approval of Mrs. Adams.

551 Commission of Henry A. S. Dearborn to be Brig. Gem, by Caleb

Strong, Gov. Dated*August i, 18x4.

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552 Letter of Benj. J. Porter (Surgeon in Continental Army) to Hon.

William Eustis, dated Boston, Jime 24, 181 2, containing refer-
ence to the request of the President of the U. S. that forty-one
companies of militia be placed under orders of Gen. Dearborn.

553 Memorial "To the Honorable Council and House of Represen-

tatives in General Court assembled " by the Committee from
the Mass. line of the army to adjust the account of officers
and soldiers on account of delay in payment and depreciation
of their continental pay received in lieu of rations and for
arms purchased of the State at ^64 10 shillings; afterwards
branded with the U. S. mark. Signed by John Popkin (Lt.
Col.,) Tobias Femald (Lt. Col.,) Wm. Hull (Lt Col.,) Simon
Leonard (Brigade Major,) Benj. Heywood (Capt,) John
Homans (Surgeon 2nd Continental Dragoons,) Boston, 8 April,
1780. J. C. S. Brown

554 Silver sugar bowl — a part of the wedding outfit of Thomas

Richardson and his wife Judith Kendall who were married in
1772. Thomas Richardson was at the battles of Lexington
and Bunker Hill. Their daughter Mary married in 1802,
John French. Their daughter, Mary Richardson French, in
Aug. 12, 1835, to Frederick Brown.

555 English plate marked ** Meigh." Jacob Meigh started in business,

1780.
555a China plate. French decoration bachelors buttons, mark

crossed arrows. Probably De la Courbelle, Paris, 1775. This

plate was bought of a French family early in the century by

Mary (Richardson) French.

Heirs of Mary Richardson Brown
555b Coffee cup and saucer formerly owned by Martha Washington.

A member of the Curtis family gave it to Miss Charlotte Allen

who transferred it to Mrs. Geo. A. Whiting — thence to

present owner.
555c Tablecloth and napkins of Gov. Hancock. Given by his widow

to Mary May, wife of Isaac Davenport, who was grandmother

of the present owner.
555d Bowl and pitcher, owned by Gov. Eustis early in the century.

Used by Lafayette. Mrs. Geo. E. Bullard

556 Pewter porridge dish. Mrs. B. Gates, Allston

557 Lamp, used for cooking by Gov. Benning Wentworth at New

Castle, N. H.

558 Original doorlock from the tower of old " Brattle St. Meeting-

ing-house" built in 1669.

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559 "New England Courant" of Feb. ii, 1775.

560 Cartridge box carried at battle of Bunker Hill, 1775.

561 Tinder box with flint and steel. W. S. Chase

562 Sampler. This commemorates the death of a brother and sister

of Elisha Briggs, a soldier of the Revolution from the town of
Scituate. Elisha Briggs was descended from Gov. Prence
and Elder Brewster. Miss Antoinette Clapp

563 Bible (1672) containing one genealogical line of the Newell and

Brown families of Charlestown, Mass. Originally owned by
David Newell of Charlestown. Now owned by F. O. White
of Roxbury. Mrs. Eugene H. Clapp

564 Commission of Ebenezer Craft as Ensign, Feb. 23, 1720, Gov.

Samuel Shute. Now owned in the seventh generation.

Wm. F. Crafts

565 Commission of Samuel Crafts as 2nd Lieut. 1773 Governor

Hutchinson.

566 Commission of Caleb Crafts signed by fourteen members of the

council in April, 1 776.

567 Commission of Samuel Doggett as First Lieut, in 1778. Council

of Mass. Bay fifteen signatures.

568 Photograph of Maj. Gen. William Heath of Roxbury from an oil

painting in possession of his descendant. Gen. Heath served
throughout the Revolutionary War, the Lexington Alarm,
Concord fight. Bunker Hill and Seige of Boston. An original
member of the Mass. Society of the Cincinnati.

569 Photograph of the oil portrait, now hanging in Leicester Acad-

emy, of Ebenezer Craft. Served as Capt. at the Siege of
Boston. Col. in 1785, when he took an active part in the sup-
pression of " Shay's Rebellion.**
570-571 Two photographs of Lieut Samuel Doggett and Elizabeth
Badlam of Dedham. Taken from oil portraits, painted by
Gilbert Stuart in 181 5, now owned by their descendants.

Miss Emily A. Crafts

572 Piece of wedding gown of Abigail Fisher who married in 1772

Jeremiah Daniell, both of Needham. The dress was spun,
woven, colored and made up by her own hands.

573 Silver spoon made by Paul Revere.

574 Book called " A View of Religions " by Hannah Adams, pub.

1801. Dedicated to "John Adams, late President of the
U.S.

575 Autograph letter of John Adams to Hannah Adams, 1803.

M. Grant Daniell
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576 Curious china plate, once owned by Col. John May.

577 First report of the Boston Female Asylum 1801.

Mrs. S. A. M. Edes

578 Deed from Ganet Church of Watertown to Walter AUin, Oct 26,

1703. Signed also by David Church, William Walker, John
Snow, Hiram Martin, Thomas Browne.
579-580 Oct. and Nov. issues of the " Boston Magazine," 1785.

581 ** Independent Chronicle and Universal Advertiser,'* April 26,

1787.
581a Photograph of the house built by Mr. Apthorp for his son, whom
he hoped would be made Bishop of the colonies. The son only
remained here six months, then returned to England, but the
house got the name of the " Bishop's Palace." During the
Revolution the patriots took possession of it and Burgoyne
was a prisoner there. After the war it was at one time a
tavern known as " Blood's Tavern."

582 Pillow cases embroidered in 1807 by Sally Whitney.

583 Sampler worked in 1797. Mrs. P. O. M. Edson
584-585 Two scrap books containing among other things the fol-
lowing :

Commission of Jonathan Howard, Gentleman ; to be Captain
of the Fourth Foot Company in the Town of Bridgewater, in
the Regiment of Militia within the County of Pljnnouth,
whereof Amos Turner is Colonel. Dated May 31st, 1737.
Signed by Jonathan Belcher, Governor.

Commission of Jonathan Howard, Gentleman, to be Captain
of the Second Foot Company, in ye West and North Precincts
in Bridgewater, in the Second Regiment of Militia in the
County of Plymouth, whereof John Gushing, Esq., is Colonel.
Dated May 17, 1744. Signed by William Shirley, Governor.

Commission of Jonathan Howard, to be " Breviate " Major
of the Regiment of Militia within the county of Plymouth,
whereof Thos, Clap is Colonel, and to be Captain of the Fourth
Foot Company in the Town of Bridgewater in the Regiment.
Dated Nov. 28th, 1754. Signed Wm. Shirley, Governor.

Commission of Nathan Howard, Gentleman, to be Ensign
of the Fourth Foot Company in Bridgewater, under the com-
mand of Jonathan Howard, Captain, in the Second Regiment
of Militia, within the County of Plymouth, whereof Thomas
Clap, Esq., is Colonel. Dated January 31st, 1748. Signed
William Shirley, Governor.

Commission of Nathan Howard, Gentleman, to be Captain-
Lieutenant of the Fourth Foot Company in Bridgewater,

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under the command of Major Jonathan Howard, Esq., Captain,
and in the Second Regiment Militia, within the County of
Plymouth, whereof Thomas Clap, Esq., is Colonel. Dated
Dec. 2d, 1754. Signed Wm. Shirley, Governor.

Tax Warrant to Jonathan Howard, Constable and Collector
of the Town of Bridge water, dated Nov. nth, 1730. Signed
Jeremiah Allen, Treasurer and Receiver-General.
Private papers bearing the signatures of
Experience Mitchell, ... - 1679

William Bradford, Deputy-Governor, - - 1683-4

Rev. Jas. Keith, First Minister of Bridgewater, 1685

Nahum Mitchell, , - - - 1793

Numerous letters and papers relating to military affairs of
the period between 1744 and 1764, with signatures of Gov.
William Shirley, Col. John Gushing, Col. Thomas Clap, Major
Jonathan Howard and Captain Nathan Howard,

A dozen or more lists of the militia under the command of
Capt Jonathan Howard, from 1745 to 1760.

Deeds and private papers dating back as far as 1685, upon
which prominently appear the old family names of Fobes,
Howard, Hayward, Ames, Willis, Field, Mitchell, Edson,
Keith, Washburn, Winslow, Perkins, Leonard, Gary, Brett and
others. These papers are of special interest to those of
Bridgewater parentage, and are replete with autographs of
di£Eerent family members. Henry Dean Forbes

586 Wedding ring of Sarah Tufts who married Maj. Joseph Adams,

Feb. 25, 1802.

587 Knee buckles worn by Joseph Adams, a direct descendant of

Henry Adams, who died in Braintree in 1646.

588 Snuff box of Joseph Adams.

Mrs. Henry D. (Sarah Adams Magoun) Forbes

589 Linen tablecloth with head of Gen. Washington in the centre.

Miss Sarah Haskell, Dedham

590 Paul Revere cream pitcher. A wedding present to Zachariah

Hicks and Mary Coolidge, 1779. Mr. Hicks was son of the
patriot, John Hicks, who was killed at the battle of Lexington.

Miss Hicks, Milton

591 Violin made by an Indian out of a slab of wood four inches thick

and eight wide. It was dug out with a chisel and sold or
given to Dr. Aaron Wight, of the French and Indian war.
Dr. Wight studied medicine with Dr. John Kittredge of An-
dover, ^nd married his daughter, Molly Kittredge, who died,

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as did their only child. In 1776 he married Jemima Rutter of
East Sudbury. They had ten children, and as all the family
were musical, this violin was procured originally that the
children might learn to use it, and all but two succeeded. It
descended to his grandson, Mr. Willard Wight, who gave it to
the owner, a gr. gr. granddaughter of Dr. Aaron, who has had
it restrung, a new bridge added, and new hair in the bow.
This information is given by a granddaughter, Mrs. Frances
J. G. Hunneman, born about the time of Dr. Wight's death.

Miss Frances H. Hunneman

592 Spoon made by Revere. Owner, Shuball Hewes, who gave it to

his son, Samuel Hewes, who in return gave it to his grand-
nephew.

593 Silver mug made by Greene or Green.

594 Wooden snuff box with official notice on it Com. O. H. Perry

to Sec'y of Navy of victory over the British on Lake Cham-
plain, 1 8 13. Hewes Hunneman

595 Pocket book of Silvia C. Sampson, 1788, worked in crewels. Miss

Austen is said to have made Silvia Sampson one of the char"
acters in a novel.

596 Elaborately worked handbag over a hundred years old.

597 Fancy Silk Shawl over a century old.

598 Elaborate mourning piece, " Sacred to the Memory of Miles Stod-

dard, who died Sept 12, 1799, aged 24."

Mrs. Frank H. Jenks, Duxbury

599 Miniature of Miss Mercy ScoUay, daughter of John Scollay of

Boston. Mrs. Wilbur Johnson

600—601 Silhouettes of Mark Walker, and Mary Shackford Walker,

his wife. He was bom in Dover, N. H. She in Newington.

Mrs. J. P. Jordan

602 Commission of Capt. Robert Boody, in Tenth Regiment of N. H.

Militia, Sept. 5, 1775. Arthur Mason Knapp, Boston

603 Cap owned by Nehemiah Warren of Waltham. He belonged to

the Weston Light Infantry in 181 2. This cap was worn by
him at military trainings, country musters and the annual
celebration of Comwallis. It was doubtless one of the occa-
sions that inspired Lowell in his Biglow Papers, First Series,
to write these lines,

" Recollect wut fun we hed, you*n* I an' Erry Hollis,

Up there to Waltham plain last fall along o* the Comwallis' ? "

604 Pewter stirrup cup; 605 Pink silk nightcap embroidered in

colored floss ; 606 Silver snuff box. These three belonged
to Wm. Lane, or his ancestors, of Lebanon, N.}H.

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607 A pocket embroidered in colored worsted made and worn by

Sarah Perkins, wife of Benj. Wyman.

608 Gavel. 609 Wine glass. Both belonged to Benj. Wyman of

Woburn, Mass.

610 Silver spectacle case owned by Jesse Viles of Weston, Mass., a

soldier of the war of 181 2.

61 1 Knitted purse of colored beads owned by Mrs. Gourgas of Weston

who was one of the Huguenots.

612 " Sermons by Increase Mather, D.D., teacher of a church at Bos-

ton in N. E. London 1674. Reprinted by John Allen for
Nicholas Boone at the Sign of the Bible in Comhill, 1721,
Boston in New England."

613 Picture of the house in Roxbury, Mass., (as it stood Aug. 1840),

in which Joseph Warren was born, in the year 1741.

614 An original door latch from the "Red Horse Inn," Sudbury,

Mass., of tener called " The Wayside Inn."

615 Wallet owned by Nathan Warren of Weston, Mass., a soldier of

the Revolution.

616 Hand bag embroidered by Lucy Jones of Concord, Mass., second

wife of Nathan Warren. She lived near the battlefield, and
her mother took all the children to a hill where they saw the
fight. Mrs. Ellen £. Lane

617 Doll purchased in 1773 ^y Mrs. John Williams, granddaughter of

Increase Mather 2nd and great granddaughter of Cotton
Mather. Originally dressed in elegant costume, but the
caresses and abuses of five generations have reduced her to
this plain Quaker garb.

618 Rusty cannon ball from a cellar in one of the oldest houses of the

North end of Boston. The owners, Emery by name, were
driven from the house on the occupation by the British; fled
to Cambridge, and were saddened one morning on crossing
the Common to see that all their household furniture was
being sold at auction. Mrs. Samuel Langley

619 Porringer owned by Mr. David Wait of Charlestown, who was

driven from that town when it was about being burned,
— dropped this and all his silver into the well, finding it there
in safety on his return.

Samuel P. Langley, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.

620 " Book of Common Prayer together with Psalter and Psalms ; "

1755.

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621 Silver coffee spoon; both owned by Thomas Henderson of Marl-
boro* who married, 1761, Hannah Walker. Maker, L. A.
This family in the marriages of their children shows great
longevity — their son Charles, the youngest child, married
Betsey Hall in 1806, who died in 1881 in her one hundred and
second year. Their oldest child Elizabeth, wife of Orlando
Hall is still living, in her eighty-ninth year.

Miss Helen H. Lewis

622 — 623 Pink and white china pitcher and plate, part of the wedding
dowry of Mrs, Stephen (Susan Longfellow) Bowles of Palermo,
Maine. Miss Lula Vesta Lund, East Somerville

624 Dutch Bible owned by Catherine Van Schaick, wife of Peter

Gansevoort. Date 171 5.

625 Silver teapot, over a hundred and fifty years old. (Van Schaick

silver).

626 "Housewife" or needlecase made by Catherine Van Schaick

marked C. V. S. 1772.

627 Silver sword buckle. 628 Silver sauce boat; both owned by

Gen. Peter Gansevoort

629 Crewel work, Kensington stitch, probably done by Catherine

Gansevoort.

630 Miniature of Maria, daughter of Gen. Peter Gansevoort, and wife

of Allan Melville.

631 Cocked hat worn by Major Thomas Mellville of the Boston Tea

Party to the day of his death, 1832. Mrs. W. H. Mackintosh

632 Miniature of Harmon Blennerhassett, Esq., of Blennerhassett's

Island, painted in London in 1796. An Irish gentleman who
emigrated to America in 1797, and was induced by Aaron
Burr to assist his schemes in the South-west, by liberal con-
tributions of money. He was tried with Burr for conspiracy,
but fully acquitted.

633 Silver gilt inkstand carried by Gen. James Agnew of the British

army in all his campaigns — 1755 to 1777. Descended to
Mrs. Harmon Blennerhassett, the wife of the unfortunate dupe
of Aaron Burr, who was granddaughter of Gen. Agnew.

634 Autograph letter of Pres. John Adams to Hon. Mr. Dalton of

Boston, Feb. 22, 1799.

635 Letter from Major (afterwards Gen.) J as. Agnew to his wife. One

of a series of fifteen letters written by Maj. Gen. Jas. Agnew
ofgthe British army, to his wife in England from Louisburg
and, Quebec, 1758.

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636 Letter of Gen. Jas. Agnew to his wife, written from Boston, Oct

4» ^775' One of a series of ten letters from Gen. Agnew to
his wife, written home from America during the Revolution.
The last one written the day before he was killed at German-
town. Dr. Francis Coffin Martin

637 Funeral mourning ring in memory of Mrs. Margaret Warner, 1760.

638 Tablespoons made by Benj. Burt 1754.

639 Pair salt spoons made for Tristram Coffin, Esq., of Newburyport.

640—641 Pepper box and spoon made by Paul Revere ; 642 Silver
shoe buckles worn before the Revolution; 643 — 644 Two
embroidered waistcoats; 645 Pair of blue enamelled pen-
dants of earrings ; Nos. 640—645 inclusive were the property
of Capt. and Mrs. Wm. Coffin.

646 Bracelet set with pearls.

647 Mourning locket made in London in 1801, in memory of Capt.

Wm. Coffin of Newburyport, Oct. 1795, and of his wife
Susanna Coffin, Obt, Aug. i, 1801.

648 Snuff box brought from Paris in 1780 by Capt. Eben Stocker of

Boston and Newburyport

649 Scarf worn by Miss Susan Coffin of Newburyport, at the reception

and ball given to Gen. Washington in that city, Oct. 30, 1789,
when Miss Coffin was one of thirteen young ladies, distin-
guished by similar badges who represented the thirteen states.

650 Miniature of Daniel Coffin, son of Capt. Coffin. Painted in Lon-

don 1785.

651 Canopy for bed brought from Canton, China, in 1802, by Capt

Joseph Blasket of Nantucket.

652 Miniature of Mrs. Joseph Marquand whose husband was Col-

lector of the port at Newburyport 18 13 — 21.

Mrs. Henry A, Martin

653 "Gazette of the U. S." Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1792.

654 "Virginia Gazette and General Advertiser," Richmond, Va., June

I, 1796.

655 Verses entitled " The Children in the Woods," printed at Cornhill

in the latter part of the last century.

656 Blue china bowl of the "Sheltered Peasant** pattern.

Mrs. George E. Mecuen

657 Silver water pitcher. 658 Silver cream pitcher. Both made by

Paul Revere, and originally owned by John Day Howard,
grandfather of Frederick Howard Nazro

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658-661 Gravy tureen, ladle and small plate once owned by Arode
Thayer of Dorchester, and known to be at least one hundred
years old. Mrs. R. A. Nichols

662 Sampler wrought by Maria Cotton, daughter of the Rev. John

Cotton, who came to Boston in 1633 and was settled over the
North Church. She married Rev. Increase Mather, and of
them was bom Sarah, who married Rev. Nehemiah Walker of
Roxbury; of them was bom Hannah, who married Rev. Mr.
Trowbridge of Groton ; of them was bom Sarah, who married
Hon. Artemus Ward of Shrewsbury ; of them was born Sarah,
who married Hon. Elijah Brigham of Westboro; of them was
bom Ann Maria, who married E. M. Phillips; of them was
bom E. B. Phillips, who married Rebecca Ayling; of them
was born the owner.

663 Slippers belonging to the wife of Gov. Belcher.

664 Commission of John Page by Gov. Belcher under George II, in

1 737. This commission was accompanied by a flag since given
to the town of Bedford by Capt. Cyrus Page. It is thought to
be the oldest flag in the U. S. Mrs. Cyms A. Page, Boston

665 Copy of miniature of Anne Green Winslow, probably bom in

1760, died in 1779. She was the daughter of Col. John Wins-
low who commanded the English forces in 1755, and was
ordered to remove the Acadians from Nova Scotia. Ann
Green Winslow in 1771 writes in her diary: **I was dressed
in my yellow coat, black bib and apron, black feathers on my
head, my paste comb and all my paste, garnet marquasett and
jet pins, together with my silver plume, my locket, rings, black
collar round my neck, black mitts and yards of blue ribbon
(black and blue is high taste), striped tucker and ruffles (not
my best), and my silk pompadore shoes completed my dress."

(^ Tortoise shell case owned by Deborah Melville (born 1737), the
oldest child of John and Mercy ScoUay, and named for his
mother who was Deborah Bligb, wife of James ScoUay. Debo-
rah Melville married Dr. John Melville, an uncle of Thomas
Melville, who married a younger sister, Priscilla.

667-668 Two pewter platters brought over by Robert Seaver in 1632.

669 Fire screen worked by Miss Nancy ScoUay in 1760. She was

engaged to Gen. Warren at the time he was kiUed at Bunker
HUl, and his children, he being a widower, were placed under
her care. Mrs. Augustus Parker

670 Waistcoat buttons, time of George III. Worn by Ebenezer

Seaver, 3d.

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671 Sword used in the Indian wars in Maine, the date 1677 marked

on the blade.

672 Tortoise shell comb given to Miss Mercy Scollay by Gov. John

Hancock. W. Prentiss Parker

673 Teaspoon owned by Wm. and Mary Brooks, married t)ec. 15,

1733. Maker, B. Burt; owned later by Mary Brooks Deland,
Sarah Deland Foster, Sarah Foster Nash.

674 Silver teaspoon marked 1769, owned by Mary Brooks, who mar-

ried Wm. Deland.

675 Cup owned by Grace (Barstow) Foster 1769.

675 Small black pitcher owned by Grace Barstow who married Elijah
Foster 1769. Owned by Samuel Foster, Sarah Foster Nash,
and John Gushing Nash.

677 Lowestoft plate belonging to Mary Deland who married Rev.

Elijah Leonard, 1804.

678 Tea caddy. 679 Teapot 680 Punchbowl. 681 Plate of Lowes-

toft china, sdl of which belonged to Sarah Deland who married
Samuel Foster 1805. Owned by Sarah Foster Nash before
the present owner came into possession.

Mrs. A. L. Power, Norwell
682-684 Tablespoons made and used by Paul Revere. F. D. Revere

685 Sword belonging to Major Andrfe. (See Colonial War exhibit.)

A. J. Rodway

686 Embroidered box, si^posed to be for baby clothes*

687 Case of knives, forks and spoons belonging to Sarah Barton, first

wife of John Derby of Salem. Made in England in 171 7, and
doubtless intended for use in the army. Initials E. M. cannot
be traced.

688 Silver bowl formeriy owned by Eliais Hasket Derby of Salem,

1789.

689 > Pin or locket painted in hair, commemorating the birth of a child^

Belonged to Miss M. B. Derby of Salem, 1795.

Misses Rogers, Boston

690 Gun carried by Moses Short of Newbury, Mass., in the Revolu-

tion. Henry C. Short, Ashmont

691 Commission of Capt James Lund of Litchfield, N. H., dated

Mar. 3i> 1797.

692 Commission of Lieut. Col. Sam. Chase of Litchfield, N. H., dated

Exeter, Dec. 25, 1784.

693 Pewter porringer, part of the wedding dowry of Mrs. Stephen

Bowles.

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6^4 Portrait of Susanna Longfellow, who married Stephen Bowles*

695 Portrait of Stephen Bowles of Palermo, Me.

Mrs. Charles Gaston Smith

696 Commission, with John Hancock's signature, 1790, to Joseph Wil-

son of Marblehead, as Capt. Second Regt, First Brig., Second
Div. Mass. Militia.

697 Appointment certificates of 1802-3, to Joseph Wilson as Inspector

of the Revenue for the Port of Marblehead.

698 Commission as Collector of Customs at Marblehead, to Joseph

Wilson. Miss Rosalie C. Stephenson

699 Pomade and powder box belonging to Nathaniel Allen in 1700,

father of Jolley Allen. Mrs. Francis Stoddard

700 The " Blue Ball," himg over the shop of Josiah Franklin, father

of Benj. Franklin, at the comer of Union and Hanover streets,
from Jan. 25, 171 1, until the streets were widened in 1858. In
June, 1757, Mr. Dakin purchased the estate and gilded the
ball, but traces of the blue can still be seen.

701 Commission of Stephen Stodder as lieutenant Signed by Gov.

Hutchinson, 1772.

702 " Monticello " blue plate, with name of fifteen states around the

border.

703 Blue plate, known as " Sheltered Peasants." The Misses Stone

704 Silver pepper box, formerly owned by Col. Wm. Pew.

705 Silver sugar tongs. 706 Silver salver, formerly owned by Gen.

Knox. Miss £. H. Swinburne

707 China plate, one of a set belonging to Joshua Wyman of Wobum,

bom in 1692.

708 Fan given in the latter part of the last centiuy, by Lady Temple

to Miss Sally Wyman. Miss Harriet Wyman Taber

709 Sampler of unusual beauty worked by Hannah Wyman in her

thirteenth year, 1804. She married Nathaniel Winchester of
Roxbury.

710 Sofa cushion worked in crewels by Miss Rebecca Doubt of Rox-

bury, 1740. Miss Sarah White Taber

71 1-7 1 2 Two silver butter boats made by Paul Revere.
713 Silver porringer made by Paul Revere.
714-715 Two teaspoons made by Paul Revere.

Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer, Boston

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7i6 Saddlebags used by Daniel Gookin. He was Paymaster; Lieut;
Capt; in Revolutionary times and a gr. gr. gr. grandson of
Maj. Gen. Daniel Gookin of Colonial times, comrade and col-
league of John Eliot Vide Pro v. Soc's Records.

Dr. J. B. Thornton, Boston

717 One set Colonial money, (almost complete,)

718 Picture of Sir Walter Raleigh on paper, placed on wood.

Miss Millie C. Turner, Norwich

719 Clearance papers. Invoice of the Brig "Hope" owned by James

Very, Isaac White, Thos. Palfry. James Very, Master.
Signed by Theodore Charles Mozard, Consul de la Rfepub-
lique Francaise. Pour les etats de New Hampshire, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, Residant a Boston.
Thomas MacDonough, British Consul in the New England
States, June 25, 1798. Edw. Norris, Notary Public, residing
in Salem, Mass.

720 Certificate of membership of Isaac White in the Massachusetts

Charitable Fire Society, May 31, 18 10.

721 Massschusetts Bill No. 3522 due Dec. i, 1782, five shillings and

fourpence.

722 Note of the State of Massachusetts Bay. No. 187, £15, Feb. 5,

1780. Margins are as follows : MASSACHUSETTS ; Death
to Counterfeit this; Massachusetts State Lottery, Class the
Fourth. Payable January i, 1783. Signed, H. Gardner,
Treasurer, J. ScoUay, Edward Green, Witnesses.

723 Deed. Orange St., Boston. John and Mercy Cornish to John

Tuckerman, Sept C2, 1741.

724 Deed. Daniel and Mary Whitney to Daniel Jent Tuckerman,

Dec. 29, 1756.

725 Deed. Daniel Shea (Guardian) Patrick and Hannah Pebbles,

and Samuel and Rebecca Minot tP Daniel Jent Tuckerman,
Oct 26, 1762.

726 Deed. Southerly part of Boston, Stephen Harris and Stephen

Harris, Jr., to Daniel Jent Tuckerman, April 24, 1764.

727 Deed. Southerly part of Boston (boundaries given) Stephen

Harris, John Sweetser from Katharine Sweetser, Andrew Black
to Samuel Proctor, July 19, 1766.

728 Deed. Bennet St, Boston, Thomas Betterly, Eliza Betterly, to

Samuel Procter, Sept 26, 1767.

729 Deed. Land and wharf (borders described) Richard and Savel

^Uingwpod to Richard Skillings, Sept 23, 1773.

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730 Deed. Brick house and other buildings, Ann Street, Boston.

Jeremiah Allen to Isaac White, Sept 5, 1782.

731 Deed. Land and brick store, on highway from State House to

Long Wharf. Samuel and Elizabeth Page to Isaac White,
Dec. II, 1784.

732 Deed. Land and part of building lower end of State Street

Caleb Loring to Isaac White, Jan 25, 1786.

Miss Charlotte A. White

733 Pocket compass of Maj. Sam Thaxter an officer in the French

and Indian War. Maj. Thaxter was captured by the Indians
in 1757, bound to a stake, and die fagots lighted to torture
him, when he was rescued by a French officer. He used this
compass to guide him home, where he was greeted by an ac-
count of his own funeral. Mrs. Susan B. Willard

734 Scrap of wedding gown of Mrs. Ebenezer Thayer of Braintree,

Mass. She was married in 1772. This was from the same
piece as the wedding gown of the wife of Josiah Quincy, Presi-
dent of Harvard College, 1829.

735 Very old blue and white plate from the Jenk6s family.

736 Piece of ribbon owned by Mrs. Ebenezer Thayer, who lived to the

age of one hundred and two years.

737 Small Lowestoft cup once owned by Isaac Bailey of Little Comp-

ton, R. I. Deputy to General Assembly during the Revolution.

738 " Works and Life of Franklin, New York. Printed for Phillip

Arnold, 1797.

739 Scraps of gowns worn at the Court of St James by Mrs. John

Adams. Given to Mrs. Withington by Mrs. R. A. Nichols
who had them of Mrs. Adams' dressmaker.

740 A button from John Adams* coat

741 Chinese cup and saucer owned by Henry Tillinghast, Newport,

K. I. Married in 1764 Rebecca Vose. He built the house
afterwards occupied by Gov. Gibbs and now owned by Mr.
Tuckerman of New York. It stands beside the Old Stone
Mill The cup was probably imported by Capt Ebenezer
Vose, Mrs. Tillinghast*s father, Member of Maine Society.

742 Scrap of wood from the British Frigate Somerset, which covered

the landing of British troops at Bunker Hill. She was wrecked
oflECapeCodin 1778.

743 " Memory of Washington." Containing National Testimonial of

Respect, Portrait Order of Funeral Procession, etc. Printed
by Oliver Famsworth, Newport, R. I., 1800.

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744 Piece of dressing gown of Rev. Mather Byles, of Mollis Street

Church. A noted humorist. In 1776 he adhered to the royal
cause. This relic originally belonged to Capt. Francis A.
Biunham, a grandson of Dr. Byles. He gave it tO Miss
Nichols who gave it to the owner, Mrs. C. F. Withingtoft

745 Teaspoon, made by Moulton of Newburyport

Mrs. Chas. Francis Withington

746 Watch ; the property of Rev. Nathaniel Clap of Newport, R. I.

At his death it was valued at £ 20. He was the grandson of
Nicholas Clap who came to Dorchester in 1633, and the broth-
er of Jonathan who was the great grandfather of James B.
Clapp the present owner of the watch referred to in the Clapp
Memorial. Page 203.

747 Plate, supposed to have been brought over about 1633. It is

owned by James Clapp, son of Deacon John Clapp of Rox-
bury. Miss Susan £. Withington

748 Very old cake basket.

749 Very old fruit basket

750a Watch handed down in one family over one hundred years.
750b Sword — an old timer, found stored away in an attic among
other relics. E. C. Worcester

751 Bible of Capt. Roger Clap; given to the loaner*s grandfather by

his grandmother who was great granddaughter of Capt. Roger
Clap. Much is missing at the beginning and end of the book.

752 Account book of Treat and Pico, Boston merchants in 1766, who

employed John Adams as a clerk. John Adams made many
entries in this book before he became President of the U. S.
Loaned by gr. gr. granddaughter of Samuel Treat

Mrs. W. H. H. Young

753 Pipe bowl taken from a Hessian Soldier at Valley Forge and sent

from there to Boston by Wm. Foggo, who was fife major of
a regiment Loaned to " Mary Warren *' Chapter

RUFUS PUTNAM CHAPTER

DORCHESTER, MASS.

February U, J897

TXlts. Hoberl C- Swan, (Ctjapter Hegent

Gen. Rufus Putnam was among the first to enlist when the Revolu-
tionary war broke out. He was a great mathematician and Washing-

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ton appointed him his chief engineer. He planned the fortifications on
Dorchester Heights, which proved such a success as to cause the
evacuation of Boston by the British. He founded the State of Ohio,
April 7, 1788. Washington appointed him, in 1795, surveyor-general of
the U. S. Lands. In the words of Senator Hoar, '* Rufus Putnam is
entitled to a place in the Annals of Constitutional History, by the work
he has accomplished, which is second to that of Washington, alone.

754 Coat of Arms, " By the Name of Howe." Ancestor Abraham

Howe, who died 1683.

755 Coat of arms, "By the name of Robinson."

756 A goldsmith's scale, time of George II.

757-760 Dorchester tax bills to Edward Buck; of 1764-72-76-80.

761 Embroidered wallet — Hannah Clap.

762 Morocco sewing case, Rachel Vose, 1790.

763 Silver pocket case, marked Hannah Collins, 1790.

Mrs. C. L. Brigham

764 Sampler, wrought at Scituate, by Sally Jankins when thirteen, af-

terwards Mrs. Daniels of Franklin, owned by her grand-niece.
Miss Bertha F. CudworA, Roxbury

765 Commission of Moses Dorr of French and Indian war; from

George II. Mrs. Frank L. Dorr, Newton Highlands

766 Piece of an apple tree planted by Peregrine White, the first white

man bom in New England. "Marshfield, July 22, 1704, Capt.
Peregrine which of this town aged 88 years, died here the 20th
inst. bom on board the Mayflower in Cape Cod Harbor, Nov.
1620, first white man bom in New England." Boston News,
July 31, 1704. The 15th number of the first paper published
in New England.

767 Sugar bowl, bearing the date 1657. Owned in the Humphreys fam-

ily of Dorchester, for many generations.

768 Pocket book, carried by Capt Samuel Clap in the war of the Rev-

olution, with Continental currency.

769 Letter in cipher, written Oct. 11, 1776, by David Baker in camp at

Mt Independence, opposite Ticonderoga, to James Hum-
phreys, who was an officer in the Revolutionary war.

770 Letter in shorthand written by Ebenezer Withington, Dec. 1777,

from Springfield to James Humphreys.

771 Snuff box belonged to Mrs. Catherine (Mears) Bamard. Mrs.

Bamard first married Rev. Samuel Dexter of Dedham.

Mrs. Richard C. Himiphreys

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772 Singing book, called "Continental Harmony 1 794." Wooden covers,

the inside of the front cover having a tune printed in a circle,
etc., with explanation of the round tune ; originally owned by
Ephriam Davenport of Dorchester, a singing master. Now
the property of his grand-daughter. Mr. Geo. Lane

773 Masonic breastpin ; given by Dea. Zeba Spear to his wife Han-

nah Sampson (a niece of Deborah Sampson of Revolutionary
fame.) In 18 10. Owned by her great nephew.

Harvey Mann

774 Light stand; brought to this country by Robert Pierce in the

"Mary and John" 1630. It has been in the Pierce House, Oak
Avenue since its erection 1640 and is now in the possession of
the seventh successive generations of Pierces bom in this
homestead. Mrs. Wm. A. Pierce

775 Goldsmith's "Animated Nature" Vol. III. Printed for Matthew

Gary, No. 118 Market St., Philadelphia, Sept 3, 1795. Inter-
esting as an English work printed in this coimtry.

Mrs. Leander Waterman

776 Sampler wrought by Mary Whiting Withington, daughter of

Isaac Withington. She married James Pierce in 1824.

^*]^ souvenir pitcher of Independence. Inscribed.

"As he tills your rich glebe, the old peasant shall tell

While his bosom with Liberty glows ;
How your Warren expired, how Montgomery fell

And how Washington humbled your foes.''

The whole embellished with patriotic designs, etc. Formerly
owned by Miss Catherine Clap of Willow Court, Dorchester.

778 Wineglass formerly owned by Miss Catherine Qap (daughter of

Capt. William Clap) who lived and died in the old homestead
which was occupied by soldiers for a time in war of Revolu-
tion. Mrs. W. C. Withington

779 A small engraving of Ebenezer Dorr who rode over Burton Neck

to the Committee of Safety at Cambride and on to Lexington
with a letter from Dr. Warren to John Hancock on the eve-
ning April 18, 1775. Loaned by his great great niece.

Mrs. Eleanor Dorr Wood, Cambridge

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ISAAC GARDNER CHAPTER

BROOKLINE, MASS.

May 27, 1896

Vdts. 3- £. Ktttrebge, (Copter Segent

Capt Isaac Gardner, Jr., was the first Harvard graduate, and the
only BrookKne man killed, April 19. Three Brookline companies re-
spoiKkd to ^e Lexington alarm, one led by Isaac Gardner, Esq. Th^
were Bp^et at " Watson's Comer " (now junction of Massachusetts and
RindgQ Avenues, Cambridge) by British troops and Isaac Gardner fell
pi^rcj^d by twelve bullet and bayonet wounds.

780 Silhouettes of Daniel Poor, descendant of Daniel Poor and Mary

Famum who married in Boston, Oct 20, 1650, and were early
settlers of Andover, Mass. ; and of his wife, Hannah Frye, de-
scended from John Fry, who was of great note in his day. An
ancient manuscript pedigree makes the following summary:
" Mr. Fry was one of the first setders in this Towne and his
ofiEspring men of Grate note ; there was Copprils, Sergeants,
Clarks, Ensignes, Lieuts., Twelve Captains, Magrs, Cornels
and Mager Generals. Two Judges of the Corts Superer and
Court of Common Pleas and two that had the titel of the
Honoral Counsellors and severall justites of the Peace and
some of the Rest Excelen Good Citizens."

Mrs. Amasa Clarke, D. A. R.

781 Book, " The Continuation of the History of the Province of Mass.

Bay from 1748."

782 "An Abridgment of the Church History of N. E. from 1620-

1804 by Isaac Backus." Mrs. Ellen C. Coolidge

783 Book, " Elements of War," by Gen. Isaac Maltby, approved by

officers of Revolutionary Army.

784 "The Columbian Orator " used in N. E. schools. Published in

1797.

785 Mourning memorial of Wm. Fuller — a sergeant in the Revolu-

tion. Painted by his granddaughter in 181 o.

Miss Harriet M. Coolidge

786 Sword found in a secret chamber in a house built by Dea. Thom-

as Gardner of Brookline in 1718.

787 Patch, made at the time Lafayette came to America, and owned

by Mrs. Mary Jackson Gardner.

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788 Deed signed by Gov. Randolph, granting the office of Justice of

the Peace to John Brooks, afterwards Governor.

Mrs. Abbie J. Corey

789 Bowl, of a set of china brought by Sarah Worthen to her home

in Hampton, 1790. The journey was by horseback.

Mrs. R. S. Dana

790 Musical instrument.

791 Flint lock rifle used in the battle of Lexington.

Mrs. Arthur C. Dow

792 Plate, brought to this country by the Ashley family, before 1640.

793 Agreement, appointing referees, dated 1702.

794 Draft of a deed dated 1707.

795 Will on parchment dated 1710.

796 Lease of land, dated 1 713-14. Dated in the "12th year of the

reigne of our sovryne Lady Anne of great Britain, France and
Ireland, Queen defender of the faith Anno domni 171 3-14."

797 Bill for goods bought in Boston in 1716.

798 Seven years* lease of land, 17 19.

799 Bill for a bride's trousseau bought in Boston 1734.

800 Release to guardian, 1734.

801 Allotment of estate under will, 1748.

802 " Town Rate or assessment made on the Polls or Estate of the

inhabitants of Cold Spring "(now Belchertown, Mass.), 1756.

803 Teaspoon made in Boston before 1768.

804 Candlesticks bought in 1768.

805 Cradle quilt, flax for which was raised, spun and woven by Mrs.

(Clark) Smith, who covered her babies with it as early as 1780.

806 Commission as Justice of the Peace signed by John Hancock,

dated 1785.

807 "Massachusetts Gazette," Oct. 29, 1782.

808 "Hampshire Herald," Tuesday, Oct 11, 1785.

809 Letter patent to Luther Holland of Belchertown, signed by Pres-

ident Madison.

810 A small shawl, a present to Miss Mercy Smith on her eighteenth

birthday, July 10, 1798. It was purchased in Boston and cost
eighteen dollars.

811 State house plate made in England about 1800.

812 Provincial assessment warrant, signed by Harrison Gray, Treas-

urer of Province of Mass. Bay.

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8i3 Needle-book, 1798. Mrs. T. B. Griggs

814 Ori^nal list of minute men from Ipswich. Miss Helen Kimball

815 Gold ring found on the field of Naseby, Eng., 1645, inscribed:

"Keep faith till death."

816-7-8 Three tall wine glasses owned by Mrs. Clarissa (Eames-
Jacques) Chapman.

819 Large tortoise shell comb once owned by Mrs. Clarissa Kittredge.

820 Two volumes of Junius printed in London, 1797.

822 Large platter and covered dish owned by Mrs. Clarissa Chapman,
who lived until her one hundredth year. Loaned by her grand-
daughter.

824 Three samplers dated from 1800 to 1813.

827 Small piece of embroidery on white satin, probably more than one

hundred years old.

828 A valuable piece of English china. The last remaining piece of

a wedding tea set owned by Mrs. Jeremiah Kittredge.

Mrs. J. C. Kittredge

829 Sword worn in Court at the trial of the Salem witches. It be-

longed to Judge John Hathon and was purchased from the
family.

830 " Queen's Arm " used during the American Revolution.

831 Drum carried at the battle of Bunker HiU.

832 Pewter tankard used at the old "Eagle Inn" at Rowley, Mass., in

1775.

833 Round dish, "State House" china.

834 Washington pitcher.

835 Cake basket, came from the "Hancock house," Boston; was pur-

chased at the sale of the house.

836 Framed picture, account of George Washington's funeral. Col.

Little was one of the pall-bearers. Mrs. James L. Little

837 Black silk mitts worn by Mary Frances, the first grandchild of

Mary Revere, a sister of Paul Revere. They were worn at
her christening when three months old, as mourning for her
twin sister Phebe who died at the age of two months.

Mrs. Justin Mosher

838 A plate between one hundred and fifty and one hundred and

seventy-five years old.

839 Cup and saucer owned by Mr. Johnson and used by him while

at Oxford, Eng., about one hundred and sixty years ago.

840 Amsterdam Bible published 1730.

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841 Pitcher, 1 757, belonged to the Little family.

842 Plates owned by Thomas Waite and used by him in 1772.

843 Receptacle made of lignum, vitae, in use in Quincy, Mass., in

1776. Margaret G. Waite

844 Report by Jacob Bailey, B. D. G., of the doings by Gen. Lincoln,

13-12, 1777; also matters at Castleton, Sept 21, 1777.

845 Grant of a township in Vermont given to Capt Jedadiah Hyde

and associates for services in Revolutionary war, Feb. 18,
1790-

846 Commission issued by Madison, July 23, 181 2, to Robert Houston,

with letters from the War Department

Mrs. Leslie C Wead.

MERCY SAVORY CHAPTER

GROVELAND, MASS.

November 23, J895

TXlts. 3o^n ^. Bojjnton, Chapter Hegent

Mercy (Adams) Savory, wife of Thomas Savory, had two sons,
Capt. John and Sergt. Williams; two sons-in-law, and three grand-
sons in the Revolutionary War. A short but typical record of the
patriotic women of Essex County.

847 Figure of an Indian in bronze, made by Crawford; one of four

that graced the candelabra in the old Treasury Building at
Washington, D. C.

848 Piece of the girdle worn by Chaiies I, when executed in 1649.

It came to the owner with this message: "When my father
was last in England, a direct descendant of Charles I said,
she would share her relic with him because his name (Rey-
nolds) was the same as hers."

849 Sampler wrought by Susanna Nickals in 1792. She was after-

wards wife of Eliphalet Boynton and mother of Dr. John
Famham Boynton.

850 Lamp. An heirloom owned by Sarah (Brocklebank) Hani-

man. Her father, John Brocklebank, who died in 1844, was
a Revolutionary soldier. John Brocklebank was a descend-
ant of the Capt Brocklebank slain by the Indians at Sud-
bury.

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851 Cup and saucer of olden times, decorated with eagle, stars and

stripes.

852 A pickwick made from a piece of the Charter Oak, the tree in

which the Charter of Connecticut was hidden so that Sir
Edmund Andros could not find it in 1687.

853 Inkstand made of stone. "J. Boynton," cut in it while stone

was soft.

854 Piece of huckabuck linen woven by Mrs, Joanna (Stevens) Boyn-

ton of Salisbury, in 1 720.

855 Receipt of 1733. Names upon it; Stephen Boynton; Benoni

Boynton; Jacob Gould; Moses Willard.

856 Receipt dated 1 706. Names upon it are Elizabeth Sharp; Al-

exander Sharp; Daniel Greenough.

857 Book containing "Narrative of the Capture of Mrs. Johnson by

the St. Francis Indians in 1754." Mrs. John F. Bo3mton

858 Indian arrowheads.

859 Funeral medal of Washington; on the reverse side is an urn

with G. W. near the bottom, and around the edge B. F. 11.
1732. Gen. A. Arm. 75 M. 83 P. U. A. 89. Inside of the
above thus R. 96 G.Arm. U. S. OB. D. 14. 99, which was
thought to mean George Washington, Bom February 11,
1732, General American Army 1775, Resigned 1783. Pres-
ident United (States of?) America. Retired 1796, General
Army of the United States. Died Dec. 14, 1799. The ob-
verse is his head encircled with the words: "He is in Glory,
The World in tears." Loaned by the owner (now eighty-
six years of age) who purchased it among other effects, as
"rubbish," which belonged to an old Revolutionary soldier.

Levi B. George

860 Silk apron made from the wedding dress of Fanny Peabody

Dole (gr. gr. granddaughter of Lieut. Francis Peabody of
Topsfield) who married Corp. Jewett Ilsley in 1836. He
was a Revolutionary soldier. Mrs. Mary H. George.

861 Watch owned by Lieut. David Hopkinton who served during

the French and Indian war and in the Revolution. Tradi-
tion says: "It was once stolen and found many months after-
wards in the possession of a notorious thief who was cap-
tured at Salem."

862 Continental bill found in an old house at Marblehead once oc-

cupied by "Mugford."

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863 Commission of David Hopkinson as 2nd Lieut., signed by John

Hancock. Abbie C. Hopkinson

864 Pewter communion cup, probably used in one of the Newbury-

port churches. Mrs. Annie R. Ladd

865 Will of Thomas Savory, the husband of Mercy (Adams)

Savory.

866 Painting of fruit and leaves on velvet done by Louisa Balch

Savory in 181 1. Martha W. Savory Parker

867 Bullet mould of Revolutionary times.

868 Pamphlet. Act of Congress, July 28th, 1775, "Concerning the

domestic manufacture of saltpetre with recipes."

869 Commission of John Spaufford as Lieut 2d Company Middle

Regiment Col. John Appleton, 1721. This man, known famil-
iarly as " Capt. John SpaufFord," was grandson of John the
emigrant, who came over with the Rev. Ezekiel Rogers in
1638. "Capt John " married first, Dorcas Hopkinson in 1700.
His second wife was Sarah Poor of Newbury (Indian Hill).

870 Engraved powder horn of Aaron Siaddor, Crown Point, Novem-

ber, 1758. Miss Apphia T. Spofford

871 Toy chair of the last century^ owned by Mrs. Bertha (Savory) wife

of Capt David Walker, of the war of 181 2. She was a
great granddaughter of Mercy Savory and a daughter of
Thomas Savory, Drummer.

872 Curious paper printed in 1 792 entitled ** Narrative concerning a

Tornado in 1792." The size is 16x21 inches. The upper
third illustrated by a row of coffins, etc. The remainder is
divided into four columns of verses evidently naming the
victims.

873 Declaration of Independence. The same copy that was sent to

the Fourth Church in Newbury (now First Church in West
Newbury), to be read probably in 1 776.

Mrs. Marion H. Warren

874 Circular of Harvard College, Cambridge, 1785.

S75-876 Two medals, one of copper and one of silver, given to Eliz-
abeth Jenkins, in 1810, at Miss Rowson's Academy or school
on Boston Neck.

877 BickerstafiPs Boston Almanack, 1785.

878 Lace, an heirloom and hand wrought by Eliza Houghton.

879 Bag made from a piece of the lining of Lady Washington's cur-

tain, used at Mount Vernon.

Miss Marion Houghton Warren

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88o Sword carried at the Plains of Abraham, 1759, ^^nd at Bunker
Hill, 1775. Stephen Morse of East Bradford, now Grove-
land, carried it at one, if not both places.

Henry G. Woodman

MARY WADE CHAPTER

IPSWICH, MASS.

November H, 1896

TXlvs. 3<^5^^ S* Hoss, Chapter Hegent

Named in honor of the wife of Col. Nathaniel Wade, a distinguished
Revolutionary officer who was also engaged in the suppression of Shay's
rebellion in 1786-7. He held many important civil officers and was
honored by all.

881 Teapot with green decorations, belonging to Mrs. John White,

Gloucester, dating about 1703.

882 Cup and bellows owned by Dr. John Manning, 1780.

883 Silver pepper box belonging to CoL David Warner of Revolution-

ary fame, dating about 1750. Mrs. Caroline E. Homer

884-885 Hair bracelets with gold clasps, also breastpin, 1797. Be-
longed first to Mrs. Lieut. John Cobum.

886 Piece of wedding dress imported for Miss Dolly Varnum of Dra-

cut, Mass., who married Capt. Peter Coburn of Dracut, who
served at Bimker Hill. The shirt worn by him on this occa-
sion perforated with bullets was kept for many years as a sort
of heirloom in the family and was often exhibited as a me-
mento of the "day that tried men's souls."

887 Gold earring. Mrs. Eugene Windsor Gray

888 Black lace mourning badge ; 889 Silk mourning badge worn for

George Washington. Ipswich Historical Society

890 Lowestoft teapot.

891 Ancient cloak — material, military cloth like the "Red Coats" of

the British a century ago.

892 Lace pillow and sampler used by Mrs. Low. Sarah E. Lakeman

893 Miniature of Frye Poor, son of Daniel Poor and grandson of Col.

James Poor of Andover.

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894-895 Two commissions to Daniel Poor of Andover, given to Dan-
iel Poor, grandfather of the loaner.

896 Miniature of Daniel C. Poor, son of Dea. Daniel Poor and direct

descendant of John Fry.

897 Carved powder horn, brought home from battlefield of Ticonder-

oga by Nehemiah Patch.

898 Four-pound cannon ball fired at the house of Gov. John Win-

throp, Jr., in Ipswich by the British War Ship "La Houge," in
the war of 18 12, causing great alarm and distress.

899 Portrait of Paul Revere; given by Col. Revere to Mrs. F. That-

cher Goodwin, grandmother of the loaner. Mrs. Goodwin's
daughter Lydia F. Goodwin married Dr. John Revere, son of
Col. Paul Revere. Tradition has been preserved in the fam-
ily that Col. Revere, when he gave the picture to Mrs. Good-
win, said : — *'Mrs. Goodwin, I have always wanted to see you
and thank you for your daughter." Mrs. John Patch

900 Satin brocade christening blanket used two hundred years ago in

England afterwards in this country. Later altered to present
shape.

901 China cup and saucer, very old.

902-903 Silhouettes of Capt and Mrs. Daniel Poor, Andover. Capt.
Poor served seven years in Revolution. His wife, Hannah
(Frye) Poor stood aU night at a window on the eve of battle of
Bunker Hill, protected only by a babe in her arms, directing
the soldiers on the way to Boston. Other women who had as-
sembled at the same house for refuge did not appear. The
only man (?) in the building was safe under the bed.

Mrs. John Quincy Peabody

904 Rose colored calamaneo skirt, a part of the wedding trossseau im-

ported for Miss Dolly Varnum of Dracut, who married Capt.
Peter Cobum, also of Dracut. He served at Bunker Hill.

905 Pink kid slippers, first owned by the wife of Lieut Peter Cobum.
906-907 Two silver teaspoons, 1765, that belonged to John and Lois

Dunning. Mrs. (Capt.) Henry Starr Spaulding

908 Letter by Col. Nathaniel Wade (husband of Mary Wade) New

London, April 10, 1776.

909 Letter by Joseph Hodgkins, Cambridge, June 18, 1775.

Nellie Frances Wade

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NORTH BRIDGE CHAPTER

SALEM, MASS.

Jtily, J895

TXlvs. 3o^n ID* perkins, Chapter Hegent

The first organized resistance in Massachusetts to armed troops of
Great Britain took place at the North Bridge, Salem, Feb. 26, 1775.

Col. Leslie had been ordered from Boston with part of his regiment
to seize seventeen cannon, which a committee of Provincial Congress
had sent to North Salem to be fitted with carriages. Disembarking at
Marblehead, they marched to Salem. Arrived at the North Bridge,
which must be crossed to reach the cannon, Leslie found the draw
raised and, posted behind it, a company of militia men. They, with
the citizens gathered there, contended that the road was private and not
the King's highway. Leslie declared that he would obey his orders, at
whatever cost A compromise was eflFected by the counsels of Rev.
Thomas Barnard, the soldiers being allowed to cross the bridge on
Leslie's promise to countermarch and return without search for the
cannon.

During the controversy there were some acts of violence between the
parties, and several of the citizens are said to have been slightly wound-
ed by the British while scuttling some boats in which the latter were
endeavoring to cross the river before the draw was lowered. This is
claimed as the first instance of bloodshed in the Revolution. The
afEair is known as " Leslie's Retreat"

IN CHARGE OF MRS. CHARLES E. GREENOUGH

910 Engraving, entitled " Triumph of Liberty." P. C. Verger, N. Y.,

Nov., 1796. Miss Mary Atkins

91 1 Bottle brought home by John Remond from the Island of Curacra

m 1798.

912 Fire bucket of John Remond of Salem in 1810.

913 Plate of Canton China, owned by John Remond and used at the

Lafayette banquet in Hamilton Hall, Salem.

914 India muslin mantle brought into the port of Salem by one of the

first ships in the East India trade about 1805.

915 Sampler worked by Nancy Lenox of Cambridge, 1800.

916 Marriage certificate of James Babcock and Mary Charles, Sept

20, 1807.

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917 A paper given to Mary (Charles) Babcock, 1814. Mary Babcock

was a full blooded Narragansett Indian and this paper certifies
the claim of herself and heirs to land in R. I., claimed by Nar-
ragansett Tribe. It is signed by John Hopkins in Charles-
town. Mrs. Cecilia Babcock

918 Sampler worked in colors by Harriet Lane of Gloucester at the

age of twelve. Over a hundred years old.

Mrs Harriet A. Barker

919 Pincushion made by Harriet Lane of Gloucester, over a century

old. Miss Mary A. Barker

920 Silver pepper box belonged in 1775 or earlier to Elizabeth (White)

Cowley, a direct descendant of Peregrine White, the first white
child bom in New England.

Miss Grace Felton Bachelder, Peabody

921 Plate owned by Nancy, wife of Benj. Coming who was a Revo-

lutionary soldier.

922 Old spoons.

923 Lignum vitae pestle and mortar, owned by Nancy Taylor Gold-

smith. Her husband, Nathaniel Goldsmith was taken from a
privateer in the war of 18 12 and imprisoned for one year in
Dartmoor Prison, England.

924 "An abridgement of the History of New England for the use of

young persons. Now introduced into the Principal Schools of
this Town — By Hannah Adams, Boston, published by Ether-
edge & Bliss, No. 12, Comhill, 1807. Belcher and Armstrong,
printers."

925 Pepperbox.

926 Flintlock pistol. Miss Alice H. Breed

927 Pewter porringer owned by Esther Buxton of Dan vers, who mar-

ried Solomon Vamey, March 1806. Loaned by her grand-
daughter. Abby V. (Dodge) Bowen

928 Bill of wearing apparel 1776 for the wife of Lieut. Col. Eleazer

Weld of Roxbury.

929 Salt cellar brought from France by Jacob Oliver, Jr. in 1895.

930 Hair earrings belonged to Anna Thomdike, wife of Jacob Oliver

privateer in 1781.

931 Spoons made by Paul Revere.

932 China bowl. Mrs. Charles Brown

933 Silver spoon, 1720, owned by Lucy (Baker) wife of Aaron Smith.

Miss Lucy S. Brown

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934-5 Two Log-books, written by Capt Thorndike Proctor, son of
Robert. Master of Brig "Fannie" sailing to Port au Prince
in Hispaniola from Salem.

936 Masonic silver watch carried by Robert Proctor, a soldier in the

Revolution. Maker, Jona. Ryland, London.

Miss S. Ellen Brown

937 "Examination of the Age of Reason," by Thomas Paine, 1 794.

938 Continental sword found under the rafters of an old house at

North Beverly.

939 Collection of twenty Indian implements found in North Beverly.

Edward J. Caldwell, North Beverly

940 Memorial ring of Louisa, infant daughter of Israel and Lydia

(Wait) Williams, Salem.

941 Fan belonging to Lydia (Wait) Williams, Salem. Wife of Israel

Williams. Miss Augusta L. Chadwick

942 Sampler worked by Elizabeth Wait. Sarah Lander, School-

mistress.

943 Silver spoon (taken by privateer of Revolution), owned by Eliza-

beth Wait. Boars Head on handle, given to her gr. great-
daughter. Miss E. W. W. Chadwick

944 Miniature of John Chadwick, Salem. John C. Chadwick

945 Embroidered wallet made for Capt. Sam. Cooke, by his wife,

Sally, 1798. Ellen W. (Oliver) Cheever

946 Porringer, used by Benj. Barker of Salem, while a private in war

of Revolution. Fought at battle of Bunker Hill.

Mrs. Mary E. M. Chipman

947 Mourning pitcher, belonged to Mrs. Eben (Lydia Ray) in i 'j'jd,

948 Sugar bowl with a silver finish. Miss Sarah W. Clarke, Beverly

949 Sword, dated 1782. Carried by Samuel Cole, one of the guard,

to Louisburg.

950 Pension order. On account of Samuel Cole, a " Musician" in the

"Army of the Revolution." Miss Jennie Cole

951 SnufF box dated 1750. Mrs. James H. Collier

952 Silver ear rings, worn by Betsey (Barr) Holman.

953 Ring, 1 790, or earlier.

954 Deed of land in " North Fields " from Elizabeth Sjrmonds to

James Barr, Aug. 23, 1766.

955 Musket carried by James Barr. who married Eunice Carlton,

daughter of Col. Samuel Carlton. James Barr's father was
amongst those who gathered to repel Col. Leslie af North
Bridge, Feb. 26, 1775.

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956 Letter written from Valley Forge to his daughter, Eunice, Mar.

21, 1778, by Col. Samuel Carlton, who married Eunice Hunt.

957 List of Ship's company in the ** Adventure," commanded by Capt

James Barr of Salem, from 1798 to 1804.

Miss Bessie H. Curwen

958 Silver bowed Spectacles worn by Col. Sam. Carlton of the Rev-

olutionary army.

959 Photograph of James Barr taken when ninety-two years old.

Geo. P. Curwen

960 French garters owned in the Holman family a century.

961 White satin bag, very old, embroidered in colors. Owned by

Betsey Barr, wife of Jonathan Holman.

962 Sampler made by Betsey Barr in 1799 aged thirteen.

963 Spy glass formerly owned by the family of Samuel Barr Holman.

Mrs. Mary H. Curwen

964 Satin skirt owned by Lucy Herrick of Beverly, 1769.

965 Silver spoon given to Robert Camble, one of the sailors who as-

sisted Capt. Beckford in the rescue of 1787. See No. 1273.

966 Saddle cloth and sash worn by Lieut John Davis of Beverly, in

war of 181 2. Miss Lucy H. Davis

967 Silver mug given by Dr. Israel Woodbury of Beverly to his

daughter Hannah. Mr. Israel Davis

968 Miniature of Mrs. Robert Brookhouse of Salem, painted about

1780. Miss Anna Dean

969 Samples of dress goods from the wedding "fit out" of Miss

Hannah Hibbard who married Henry Lee of Manchester,
Mass., in 1788. It was provided by her adopted father Gen.
Fisk of Salem who married her sister. She said that " Gen.
Fisk gave her a horse and chaise, a cow, a cask of wine, sev-
enteen silk dresses or tunics and petticoats with everything else
to correspond." Mrs. Lee was the mother of eight children.

970 Shoe worn by Miss Hannah Hibbard who married Henry Lee in

1788. Mrs. Charlotte P. Dodge, Beverly

971 Silver snuff box belonged to Jemina Emerson of South Boston.

972 Very old spoon. Mrs. Edwin H. Dodge, Clifton

973 "Johnson's Dictionary" published in 1755.

974 Cane made from the wood of the Frigate Constitution, 1789.

Mr. Fred Dodge, Beverly

975 Fan brought to Salem about 1800. Mrs. M. B. Driver

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976 Silver shoe buckle worn by Elizabeth Doane Snow, wife of Capt.

Jabez Snow, Colonial Army. 1755. Loaned by her grand-
daughter. Miss Adelaide Dyer

977 Spoon owned by Daniel Ross of Ipswich.

978 Autograph of George Washington.

978a Foot stove used in Ipswich about 1800 Mrs. Chas. G. Dyer

979 A liquor bottle used on shipboard; John Andrew, commonly called

" White Andrew." J. B. Edwards

980 Spectacles worn by " Grandma Perry *' of Wells, Me., presented

by her on her looth birthday to Lena Grey, of same town, on
her tenth birthday (the same date) June 22, 181 8. They are
evidently 200 years old, were a relic of the Perry family, and
worn by the aged lady's father before her. The string which
holds the bows was hemmed by " Grandma Perry " when a
child. Loaned by the daughter of Lena (Grey) Kendall.

Mrs. May I. Everett, Boston

981 Leaf of Capt. Well's diary; "Days March to Ticonderoga " in

1776. Mary E. Wells Farley

982-3 Gun and cartridge box carried in the Revolution.

Mrs. Eugene J. Fabens

984 Sampler 1789. Made by the sister of William Farrington and

Capt. Daniel Farrington. Mary Farrington

985 Table on which Arnold and Andrfe signed the Treason Papers,

Sept. 1, 1780. Authentic.

986 Slippers with Colonial pipe stem heels.

987 Deed of land given a soldier for services of 1686.

988 Corsets worn at the reception of Washington at Salem, 1789, by

one of the family of Elias Hakset Derby.

989 Watch of silver, very old with hand-hammered decorations.

990 Deed signed by Thomas JeflFerson and James Madison.

991 Pewter oil lamp.

992 Bottle made in 1 767.

993 Powderhom, beautifully carved with Biblical scenes.

994 Lamp used in Salem Jail at the time of the witchcraft delusion.

It is said that it belonged to Hester Hepworth, who with her
mother was imprisoned there ; the mother being a supposed
witch, who died before her trial.

995 Lamp, thought to be the first used with glass reflector.

996 Trencher. A wooden dish used as we use china by those too

poor to own pewter. Femcroft Inn, Danvers

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997 Silver spoon, belonged to Sally Parsons, daughter of Rev. Wm.

Parsons, first minister of Gilmanton, N. H., maker, William
Moulton. Loaned by her grand-niece. Miss Annie £. Frye

998 Powderhorn of Israel Foster, bom 1 770, who married Sally Loveth.

Abbott GaUoupe

999 Button from coat of Capt John Galloupe of Stonington, Conn.

His wife, Hannah Lake, died in 1674.

1000 Button from the coat of Col. Larkin Thorndike. His first wife

was Ruth Woodbury.

1 001 Button taken from the coat of Capt. Nicholas Thorndike who

married Abigail Ober.

1002 Carved mahogany box, size of a razor, dated 1769.

1003 Coat of arms.

1004 Pocket candlestick belonging to Capt. Benj. Ober, master of brig

" Freedom " in the Revolutionary war. Capt. Ober was lost
at sea; married Mary Foster in 1777.

1005 Nail made by Cornelius Baker of Beverly, blacksmith, and taken

from the coffin of the wife of Rev. Mr. Hale, first pastor of
the Beverly Church. She died in 1695.

1006 Part of the shirt which Reuben Kenniston wore when killed at

Lexington. It shows bullet and bayonet holes. He was in
Capt Israel Hutchinson's Co. His wife's name was Apphia
Batchelder. Augustus A. Galloupe

1007 Pair of corsets worn by Abigail, wife of Israel Obrae, mariner

of Salem. Mrs. Frank A. Gardner

1008 Lantern owned by William Gavet who was born about 1775.

Miss Augusta Gavet

1009 Pewter plate marked J. and J. C, owned by Joseph and Jane

Chase, Stratham, N. H., 1760. Now owned by the fifth gen-
eration. Mrs. Anna Wingate Gilbert, Ipswich

loio Plate. "Landing of the Pilgrims," one of a dozen owned by
Mehitable Phil brick at the time she married John Hare of
Greenland, N. H. Miss Sarah Gilbert, Ipswich

ion Canteen used in the Revolution, marked "D. W. 6th Co. 22nd
Reg'm't."

1012 Old chain and seal once owned by Samuel Shepard who died

181 6, son of Nathaniel Shepard and Mary Wheat of Boston.

S. D. Gilbert

1013 Continental Script of 1780.

1 01 4 Coin dated 1804. Albert Goodhue

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1015 Sword carried in the Revolution by Aaron Goodhue. Loaned

bv his great-grandson. William Goodhue

1016 Pewter syrup pitcher. Miss Martha Gray

1017 Knapsack worn by John Baker of Wenham in the war of 181 2.

1018 Four silver spoons, old.

1 01 9 China castor.

1020 Cup and saucer.

1021 Piece of Charter Oak with an acorn which came from the tree.

1022 Hand cufFs, the first kind ever made.

1023 Linen, the flax for which was planted, gathered, and spun by

Deborah Gage 1746, who married Peter Woodbury.

1024 Piece of the the Frigate " Somerset " which was in Boston Har-

bor in 1775.

1025 " New England Chronicle," or " Essex Gazette," Feb. i, 1775.

1026 Skillet used for melting lead from which to mould bullets, by

Lieut. Timothy Bachelder of the Continental army.

1027 Grape shot, thrown into the City of Washington by the British

fleet. Mrs. Chas. E. Greenough, Beverly

1028 Spanish coin 1770.

1029 Pocket book carried by Alexander Carrico, in the Revolution.

He was bom in Virginia and married Miss Elizabeth Foster
of Beverly. Miss Elizabeth Grove

1030 Silver porringer owned by Nathaniel and Nancy Knight of

Salem, one hundred and twenty-five years ago.
1 03 1-2 Photographs of portraits of gr. grandfather and gr. grand-
mother of Daniel Prescott Grovesnor, hanging in the Peter-
sham Library. D. P. Grovesnor, Peabody

1033 Apron woven and embroidered by the gr. grandmother of

Daniel Prescott Grovesnor a century ago.

1034 Pepper box originally owned by Abigail, who married Abram

Fairfield, about 1740.

1035-6 Pewter sugar bowl and creamer, belonged to Hannah(Leonard)
Stowell, born in Lexington 1780. Mrs. H. F. Haddock

1037 Engagement ring one hundred and forty years old, of " Grand-
mother Lufkins." Inside is engraved :

" First love Christ,

Who first loved thee,
And next to him
Love none but me."

Miss Mary Hale

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1038 Pin cushion made by Mrs. David Warren (Mary Warren Raw-

son) Leland, gr. gr. granddaughter of Edward Rawson, Secre-
tary of Mass. Bay Colony from 1651 to 1686.

Miss Edith Leland Harlow

1039 Book. "The Compleat Counting House," by John Vernon,

printed in London in 1698. Owned at different times by
Daniel Belemy, Thom. Biggleston and in 1746 by John
Hathorne, grandson of Judge Hathorne.

1040 Sugar tongs owned by Thomas and Mary (Trask) Hutchinson

who married in 1746.

1041 John Hancock primer, date 1777, owned by Mary Leland Page.

1042 Commission of John Page, Major, May i, 1789.

1043 Commission, John Page, Lieut Col., Aug. 12, 1789.

1044 Resignation paper of John Page, Feb. 12, 1795.

1045 Miniature of Nathaniel Cheever, painted about 1800.

1046 Miniature of Mary Leland Page, painted in 1802.

1047 Instruction paper to Capt. John Crowninshield signed by James

Munroe, dated 181 2.

1048 Commission of Nathaniel Cheever, 181 1, signed by James Madi-

son.

1049 Heraldic curiosity dated 1759. Mrs. Edward D. Harlow

1050 Tablecloth made by Sarah Ayer Harris of Haverhill, of Day's

Hill. She raised, spun and wove the entire cloth about the
time of the Revolution.

1051 Needle-book, 1782. Miss Nancy Harris

1052 "Journal of the House of Delegates of Virginia," 1776.

Mr. John Hill

1053 Snuff box. Edna (Mattocks) Clark. Mrs. R. E. Hill

1054 Cup and saucer. 1055 Brass candlestick. Both owned by

Elisha and Edna (Mattocks) Clark, of Timmouth, near Rut-
land, Vt.

1056 Sampler, Eliza Butman, 1805, who was the first wife of Col.

Julius Deming Clark of Rutland, Vt.

1057 Cotton hand bag ; pen and ink work. 1058 Sampler worked in

181 2, by Lydia Buffington Stimpson, second wife of Col Julius
Deming Clark of Rutland, Vt.

1059 Wallet owned by Lydia (Buffinton) Cook, and probably made

by her.

1060 Gold ring, marked " Lydia Cook, Jan. 1773."

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io6i Silver tape needle owned by Betsey Cook, who married Capt
Wm. Butman of Salem, Mass. Mrs. Batman was daughter of
Wm. and Lydia (Baffin ton) Cook, who were married Mar. lo,
1767. , Miss Anna G. Habon

1062 Wedding dress, embroidered and worn by Eliza (ButmanJ Clark
of Rutland, Vt, daughter of Capt. Wm. Batman.

1065 Sampler, commenced by Lydia Buffinton in 1763. Finished by
her daughter, Hannah Cook.

1064 Umbrella. 1065 Six silver teaspoons made by Seth Ring. 1066
Calash ; all owned by Hannah (Cook) Stimpson, wife of Thad-
deus Stimpson.

1067 Brass candle snuffers and tray. 1068 Two silver teaspoons
made by B. Lord. 1069 Bedspread hand worked by Edna
(Mattocks) Clark, wife of Elisha Clark, who owned Nos.
1 067-1 069.

1070 China teapot. Capt Robert Cook of Salem, was taken prisoner

twice in the Revolutionary war. When released once, he was
given some stores and this teapot He then made tea in the
pot and served it to all the officers on the ship.

1 07 1 Stick pin, made from sleeve button owned by Capt. Robert Cook,

marked "R. C, 1775-L. A. H., 1891." Loaned by his great
granddaughter.

1072 Pink silk quilted petticoat, taken as a prize in the Revolutionary

war by some ancestor of the owner. Mrs. Lydia A. Hubon

1073 China plate, Mercy (Townsend) Upton; married in 1812 by Dr.

Bentley to Capt. John Upton who commanded the privateer
" Commodore McDonough," one of six sons, all sea captains.
Mrs. Upton's father was a prisoner in the Mill Prison during
the Revolutionary war. Wm. P. Hubon

1074 Miniature of Gen, Porter.

1075 Rapier of Lieut. Col. Jeremiah Page of Danvers.

1076 Silver can belonging to Martha Crosby, wife of Lieut. Col. Jere-

miah Page. This can was inventoried with the property of
Hannah, wife of John Crosby of Boston, the mother of Mrs.
Page.

1077 Commission of Jeremiah Page, Esq., as Captain.

1078 Commission of Jeremiah Page as Lieut. Col. in the 8th Regiment

of Militia, Henry Herrick, Esq., commanding.

1079 Commission, Sept 23, 1776, of Jeremiah Page, Esq., as Lieut.

Col. of a regiment drafted from Gen. Michael Farley's brigade,
to go to the aid of the army at New York. Owned by his
great granddaughter.

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io8o Shoe buckles of Israel Hunt of Tewksbury, a private in the bat-
tle of Bunker Hill. Miss Sarah £. Hunt

1 08 1 Silhouette of Sally Goodridge, who first married Mr. Carter, and

afterward Livermore Whitridge.

1082 Silhouette of Mr. Livermore Whitridge.

1083 China tulip vase owned by Sally Goodridge Carter, wife of Liv-

ermore Whitridge. Mrs. Catherine Hussey, Beverly

1084 Tiny Bible given Mrs. Hussey by an old sea captain, Capt. Ford.

1085 Miniature of George Whitridge who was buried at sea.

1086 Earrings and pin of hair work. Mrs. Charlotte Hussey, Beverly

1087 Sampler worked by Hannah Bowditch, cousin of Nathaniel Bow-

ditch, the navigator. She married John IngersoU.

1088 Sampler of Nancy IngersoU, daughter of John Ingersoll.

Miss Grace Hutchinson

1089 Pewter pitcher of 1754.

1090 Sampler worked by Harriet E. Osbom about 1800.

1091 Sampler worked by Betsey Wheeler, Aug. 29, 1793.

1092 Picture done in high colors, of the death of Lord Nelson, Oct.

21, 1805., dated Nov. 21, 1805. Published by D. Hinton, 44
Well St., Oxford St, London.

1093 Piece of Chelsea ware, made previous to 1805.

Mrs. Thomas H. Johnson

1094 Cologne bottle.

1095 China cream pot, owned by Pamelia Marsh Stone, granddaugh-

ter of Lieut. Ezekiel Marsh, who married David Emerson.

1096 Miniature of Leonard Kimball, Andover, Mass.

1097 Silver watch, property of Jos. Kenney, who married Hannah

Chandler of Salem. Deacon of Tabernacle church for many
years.

1098 SnufE box, property of Sarah Putnam Stone, granddaughter of

Lieut Ezekiel Marsh. Married Leonard Kimball.

Mrs. J. A. Kenney

1099 Wedding dress. 11 00. Shawl worn by Sally Goodridge Whit-

ridge. Mrs. Sarah Kennison

I loi Silver tablespoon, owned by John and Miriam Russell of Revo-
lutionary times. Mrs. L. M. Kimball, Wenham

1 102 Tobey pitcher over one hundred years old which belonged to the
Cloutman family of Salem. The daughter who owned it
married a Getchell of Salem, who for many years was sexton of
St Peter's church.

1 1 1 1 Blunderbus pistols.

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1112 Millenium plate. Miss Helen £. Kilham

1 1 13 Tin nutmeg box; grater inside and place for nutmeg to drop

after being grated. It was carried in the pocket of the ladies.

Miss Susie Kilham

1 1 14 Silhouette of John Gould, bom January 5, 1 78$, and died un-

married.

1 115 Silhouette of Henry King.

1 1 16 Cup and saucer over one himdred years old.

1 1 17 Five fingered china vase, owned by Mary Watts, who married

James Wood Gould in 1782. Mr. Gould died at sea.
1 1 i8~i 121 Foiu" old fans belonging to Mary (Watts) Gould.
1 1 22-1 123 Two old Closonne salt cellars, belonging to Mary (Watts)

Gould. Miss Harriet M. King

1 1 24 Bowl.

1 125 Cup and saucer, belonging to Capt. James Buffington and his

wife, Abigail Osborne. Mrs. W. L. Kinsman

1 1 26 Miniature of Daniel H. Leavitt, taken in 1805.

Mrs. A. L. Lakeman

1 1 27 Pewter spoon.

1 1 28 Pewter platter, etched in London, third size.

1 1 29 Saucer, blue china, eagle and stars decorations.

1 130 Commission, ensign's commission by Gov. Bernard to Jonathan

Lamson. Married Anna Dane of Conn.

Mrs. Frederick Lamson

1 131 Pewter plate with First Church and Roger Williams' house,

Salem, engraved on it.

1 132 Custard cup, mourning china, with the gift

1 133 Cup and saucer; red and green decoration.

1 1 34 Sugar bowl of blue china, MacDonough's victory.

1 135 Wine glass, very old.

1 136 Glass finger bowl (matches the wine glass.)

1 137 Photograph. House of Josiah White in Leominster, who mar-

ried Deborah Hause. They had ten sons, eight of whom fought
in the Revolution. Their names were, Josiah, John, Samuel,
Capt Benjamin, Abijah, Asa, Luke, and Abel.

1 1 38 Colonial cane. Owned by Richard Hickey, about 1750. Later

carried by his son, Osman Cox Hickey, whose initials are on
the cane.

1 139 Part of sermon, written Aug. 19, 171 1, at Scituate.

1 140 Mosaic pin, very old, and a fine piece of work.

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1 141 Gold and jet pin, very c4d.

1 142 Silver teaspoon, marked T.

1 143 Silver teaspoon and cup, maker J. L.

Mr. Frederick Lamson

1 1 44 Wedding slippers, with buckles, owned by Mary, daughter of

Edward and Sarah Toppan, and made from the same material
as her wedding dress.

1 145 "History of the Holy Jesus." Printed and sold by Z. Fowle at

Park St. Boston, 1764.

1 1 46 Pepperbox.

1 147 Almanac, 1753. Miss Adaline E. Little

1 148 Powder horn; bears this inscription: "Isaac Hovey. His horn.

Made at Beverly, July, the XXIII, A. D. MDCCLVI.''
Beverly Records. 1761. "Isaac Hovey 's tax abated, he dy*
ing abroad."

1 149 Pewter plate belonged to Elizabeth Larcom of Beverly, who

married Robert SoUasof Beverly, 171 5, and died in 1751.

1 1 50 Pewter plate owned by Margaret, daughter of Robert and Eliz-

abeth (Larcom) Sallows. She married James Thistle, 1746.

1 151 Pink satin slippers used about 1704.

1 1 52 Pewter platter belonged to Lucy, daughter of Joshua and Anna

(Woodbury) Lovett, who married John Thissel, 1772. All
of Beverly.

1 1 53 Hammered copper tea kettle brought from Russia about one

hundred years ago by Capt. Samuel Haskell of Beverly, who
married Peggy Thistle.

1 1 54 Lace collar belonging to Anna Thistle, daughter of John and

Lucy (Lovett) Thistie. Married Josiah Foster, 1800. All of
Beverly.

1 1 55 Silver candlestick belonging to Sarah Carlton of Boxford, who

married Thomas Hovey, 1 762.

1 1 56 Pewter vegetable dish .

1 1 57 Pewter porringer.

1 1 58 Gen. Washington snufE box.

1 1 59 Enamelled snuff box.

1 1 60 Silk bag one hundred years old. Miss Annie Lovett

1 161 Bead bag owned by Rachael Oakes of the last century.

1 162 Silver spoon "c."

1 163. Snuffers and tray owned by Betsey Switzer, wife of Nathan
Lynde.

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1 164 A whale*8 tooth brought to Beverly over one hundred years ago.

1 1 65 Silhouette of Capt Jonathan Oakes, captain of brig '*Hawkes,"

which captured the **Charniing Sally" of the enemy.

1 166 Silhouette of the wife of Capt Oakes. Miss Lena Lowe

1 167 Bible of Lieut Thomas Bumham, of whose wife, Judith, it is

told, that after the news came of the fight at Lexington, she
fitted out and sent four sons — the youngest only fifteen — to
the war, saying as they left her: "Never let me hear that one
of you was shot in the back I"

1 1 68 Bible of Col. Isaac Dodge of Ipswich, whose daughter married

Maj. Samuel Bumham.

1 169 Bible of Maj. Sam. Bumham, son of Lieut Thomas Bumham.

He married Rebecca Dodge.

1 1 70 Bible of Richard Manning, grandfather of Nathaniel Haw-

thorne.

1 171 Appointment of Thomas Bumham as ensign in the Ro3ral

Forces; signed by Gov. Francis Bernard, Oct 29, 1761.

1 1 72 Commission of Thomas Bumham as Lieut, June 17, 1765;

signed by Gov. Bernard.

1 1 73 Commission of Samuel Bumham, son of Thomas and Judith, as

Lieut, in the Revolutionary army. Dated 1777.

1 1 74 Wedding shoes of Rebecca Dodge, made from the same mate-

rial as her wedding gown ; she married Maj. Samuel Bumham.

1 1 75 Baby's dress over one hundred years old belonging to the Dodge

family of Ipswich.

1 1 76-7 These caps are over a century old and belong in the Dodge
family of Ipswich.

1 1 78 Embroidery.

1 1 79 Petticoat border.

1 180 Piece of the hangings (yellow damask) from the bed occupied by

George Washington, Oct 29, 1789, at the house of Joshua
Ward, Salem, known as the Fisk House.

Miss Rebecca B. Manning

1 181 Indenture of lands in Ipswich, Mass., dated 1688.

1 182 Deed of 1792 — Samuel Ross to Daniel Ross.

1 1 83 Deed of 1793 — Samuel Ross to Daniel Ross.

1 1 84 Appointment of Daniel Ross as Ensign under seal and signature

of John Hancock, 1792.

1 185 Commission of Daniel Ross as Lieut, under the seal and signa-

ture of Samuel Adams, May 3, 1796.

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1 1 86 Division order signed by Stephen Abbot of Salem, Major Gen-

eral, date Feb. 25, 1799.

1 187 Resignation of Daniel Ross from the Lieutenancy 2nd Regiment,

March 6, 1801. Mr. Moses Marshall

1 1 88 Letter written by Capt. John Baker from Louisburg in 1745. He

married Sarah Herrick and commanded a company in Col.
Choate's Essex Regiment.

1 189 Will of John Baker.

1 190 Receipt of pay of Cornelius Baker, served in the Revolution and

held rank of Lieut. His wife was Mary Elliot

Mrs. Wm. McKay

1 191 Picture in colors of Gen. Joseph Warren.

1192 Silver pitcher given by Ephraim Felt to his sister Katharine,

Jan. 18, 1779, ^t her marriage to Edward Brown, a Revolu-
tionary soldier and pensioner.

1 193 Short sword; property of Capt. Edward Brown.

1 1 94 Silhouette, Edward Brown, a Revolutionary soldier, Deacon in

North Church, Salem. He married Katharine, daughter of
Capt. John Felt who was at the North Bridge afiEair, 1775.

1 195 Six silver spoons owned by Katharine Brown, daughter of Ed-

ward and Katharine (Felt) Brown, married Joseph Symonds.

1 1 96 Strip of cloth woven in England 1721. Printing represents

Penn's treaty with the Indians. Formerly property of Mrs.
Joseph Symonds.

1 197 Embroidered picture entitled "Wood Bay" embroidered 1803,

by Katharine Brown who married Joseph Symonds.

1 1 98 Antique blue platter. Mrs. Lucinda F. S. Merritt
1 199-1200 Portraits of Rev. Ezekiel Gilman Adams and his wife

Dec. 24, 1 771. He was supposed to be a nephew of John
Adams and son of Joseph Adams. Mrs. Needham C. Millett

1 20 1 Calash, belonged to Miss Sarah Nichols in Salem.

Miss Abby Nichols

1 2Q2 Jewelry case, 1 7 1 2, of Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. John Appleton,
President of Harvard College and wife of Col. John Appleton
of Ipswich. The case descends in the following line, Martha
Appleton married 1725 Edward Holyoke, President of
Harvard College 1 737-1 762. Edward Augustus Holyoke bom
1728, married Mary, daughter of Nathaniel Vial of Boston.
This Edward was the first person on whom Harvard con-
ferred the degree of M. D. Susanna Holyoke, born 1779, mar-
ried Joshua, son of Capt. Joshua Ward of Salem (one of the
Committee of Safety). Mary Holyoke Ward married Andrew
Nichols, M. D., of Danvers. Their son Andrew Nichols mar-
ried Elizabeth P. Stanley of Salem. Mrs. Andrew Nichols

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1203 Wine glasses carried and used by Capt. James Buffinton on his

voyages. Mrs. James B. Nichols

1204 Silver pitcher captured as a prize by John Leach as master of a

privateer during the Revolution.

1205 Brocade dress worn by the wife of John Leach during the Revo-

lutionary period.

1206 Pair of small silver tankards captiu^d in a prize by John Leach

as master of a privateer during the Revolutionary War.

1207 Valuable old ring captured in a prize by a privateer sent out by

Ichabod Nichols during the Revolutionary war.

John H. Nichols

1208 Sampler worked by Sarah Ropes, bom about 171 7.

1209 Suit of clothes worn by Joseph Pierce, eldest son of Jerathmael

Pierce.

1 210-15 Six views of the house built for Jerathmael Pierce in 1782.
One of the finest specimens of Colonial Architecture in Essex
County, and still occupied by descendants of the original own-

• er, who was, at one time, the largest East India trader in the

country.

1 216 Christening blanket of Deacon Timothy Pickering in 1702 or

1703. Father of Col. Timothy Pickering of the North Bridge
defence; Adj. Gen. at Germantown and Brandywine; also
Postmaster General : Secretary of War and Sec'y of State in
Washington's Cabinet.

1 21 7 Photographs: Pierce coat of arms. The family came to America

in 1635-36.

1 218 Betsey, youngest daughter of Jerathmael Pierce.

1 219 George Nichols who married Betsey Pierce.

1220 Black Satin slippers worn in 1772 by Sarah Ropes, wife of

Jerathmael Pierce.

1 221 Copy book of Joseph Pierce, then fifteen, with three other spec-

imens of his handwriting. Miss Mary J. Nichols

1222 Commission of Ensign to William Nichols, Gentleman. Expe-

dition against Crown Point in French and Indian War. Dated
Newport, R. I., Sept. 22, 1755.

1223 White pitcher with "Sailor's Farewell" on one side and com-

pass on the other.

1224 Sampler worked by Phebe Nichols in 1799 aged thirteen years.

Mrs. Wm. Nichols, 3d

1225 Coat of arms of the Norwood family who granted land in Glou-

cester, 1664. Mrs. Francis Norwood.

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1226 Sword belonging to Mr. Larkin Thomdike. ist marriage Ruth

Woodbury, 2nd, Hulda Leach. Capt. Larkin Thorndike led
the first company of foot soldiers to Lexington.

Harold B. Norwood

1227 Quilt belonging to John Masury, whose wife was Sallie Hull.

Date unknown. John J. Ober

1228 Engraving of Henry Rust

1229 Silhouette of John Rust Mrs. Elizabath P. Osgood

1230 Pewter plate inscribed ** Joseph Osborn " married to Molly Proc-

ter Jan. 6, 1756. Joseph Osborn, Peabody

1 23 1 Money scale owned by Peter Corning born in 1776, married

Molly Stanley, Beverly. Miss Clara A. Pedrick

1232 This cap was taken by Holton J. Breed privateering. It was

found in a letter. Miss Anna F. Perkins

1233 The log-book of the armed ship America, twenty guns, com-

manded by James Cheever, Jr., H. J. Breed, Lieut It took a
number of prizes. George H. Perkins

1234 Old Holland "Clinker Brick" came from the "Old Bound

House" in Seabrook, N. H. Built by order of the General
Court of Massachusetts Colony in 1636. The house wss taken
down in 1879. Apainting of it is on the brick.

1235 Brick from the house in Kittery, Me., in which Brigadier Gen.

Wm. Whipple (Jan. 14, 1730-Nov. 28, 1785,) was born. Wm.
Whipple was one of the signers of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence; appointed Brig. Gen. in 1777, participated in the batdes
of Stillwater and Saratoga, and in conjunction with Col. James
Wilkinson represented Gen. Horatio Gates at Burgoyne*s sur-
render.

1236 Silver shoe buckles of Capt Samuel Philbrick, captain in the

Revolutionary war three years, Sept, 1775, to Sept, 1778.
Member of Committee of Safety 1775, 1778, 1780. These
buckles were worn in 1777.

1237 Pocket book worked with worsted home spun and dyed. It

belonged to Joseph Philbrick, known as Judge Philbrick of
Weare, N. H. He married Hannah Gove, January 24, 1797.

1238 Wool cards used for carding wool into rolls, which were then

spun into yam. Used by Lois (Hoag) Philbrick, wife of
Joseph Philbrick of Seabrook, N. H.

1239 Linen apron spun and woven by Mrs. Judge Philbrick (Hannah

Gove) before her marriage.

1240 Hand reel with linen yarn left upon it about one hundred years

ago. Owned by Lois (Hoag) Philbrick, wife of Joseph Phil-
brick.

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1 241 Wax cupid bronght to this country in 1770 by Capt Joseph

Mills of Deerficld, N. H., afterward Adjutant in the Revolu-
tionary war. He was a brother to Sarah (Mills) Gove.

1242 A piece of the French Frigate " Magnifique " in which Lafayette

came to this country in 1784. It was sunk in Boston Har-
bor one hundred and six years, then taken from there by divers
in pursuit of copper.

1243 Pepper grinder two hundred years old, originally owned by Mary

(Gove) Sanborn, bom in Hampton, now Seabrook, N.H., Apr.
14, 1666. She was daughter of the famous Edward Gove,
who with others opposed the oppression measures of the
tyrannical royal Governor Cranfield, for which he was im-
prisoned in the Tower of London from June 1683 to April
1686.

1244 Gen. John Burgoyne's bed quilt, brought from Saratoga, N. Y.,

by Col. Ezra Newhall of Lynn, Mass., after the surrender to
General Gates, Oct 17, 1777.

1245 Corsets worn in 1795 by Hannah Gove of Weare, N. H.

1246 Cotton spun in Beverly (Mass.) Cotton Mill before 1789; the

first in this country to be spun by machinery. Gen. Washing-
ton visited the mill Oct. 30, 1789, on his visit to New England.

1247 Knife and fork known to be of the period before 1810.

Misses Helen and Eliza Philbrick
1248-9 Autographs of Washington and Timothy Pickering.
1 250-1 Two linen bags embroidered in white by Sarah Smith.

1252 Manifest of goods taken by the "Success" from Salem to the

West Indies. This gives an idea of the cargoes they carried.
Signed Joseph Hiller Collector and William Pickman Naval
Officer for the port of Salem.

1253 Embroidery worked by Sarah, daughter of Aaron and Lucy

(Baker) Smith.

1254 Parole, dated June 30, 1813, of John Pickering. He was lost at

sea.

1255 This candlestick was owned by Lucy Baker who married Aaron

Smith, a gunsmith, during the Revolution at Ipswich. He
cast the candlestick himself, being a worker in metals.

1256 Silver spoon owned by Mary Baker 1759. She was a daughter

of John and Eunice (Pope) Baker and had a sister Lucy(Baker)
Smith. Gen. Israel Putnam's wife, Hannah (Pope), was her
aunt. Miss Elizabeth R. Pickering

1257 Sampler worked by Tamsin Lummus in 1801.

Mrs. Pingree, Wenham

1258 China tray.

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1259 Spectacle case owned by Mr. Benj. Jacobs of Peabody, then

South Danvers. Made by the Dutch and brought here early
in the eighteenth century. Miss Abbie Pingree

1260 Cup and saucer — Willow ware.

1 261 Inlaid fan.

1262 Tortoise shell comb. Tradition says it is ninety years old.

1263 Cup and saucer one hundred years old. Miss Carlotta Pitcher

1264 Waistcoat of Brig. Gen. Moses Porter who served in both Revo-

lutionary war and war of 181 2. He died unmarried. "He
served longer than any other officer of his grade" says the
historian of Danvers and the whole account is worth reading.

Mrs. Lydia A. Porter

1265-6 Two spoons made from silver knee and shoe buckles worn by
a " Minute man " at the battle of Lexington.

Mrs. Fred G. Pousland

1267 Skimmer owned by John and Elizabeth (Herrick) Lovctt, mar-

ried in 1767.

1268 Fire buckets used in 1804. The law required that each bucket

should have a bag, bed-key and screw driver in them and
persons were hired to go round to the houses and see that the
buckets were in readiness. The bag was used to carry articles
from the burning houses ; each bucket and bag had the name
of the owner printed on them. Robert Rantoul was born 1778,
married Joanna Lovett. See No. 1868.

Miss Hannah Rantoul

1269 Plate bearing the stamp on the back of the " Lyon and Unicorn."

Miss Clara Remmonds

1270 Constable's pole used to call the assembly to order at court and

town meeting. Mr. William Remmonds

1 27 1 Brittania sugar bowl over one hundred years old. Came to

present owner from Sarah (Barr) Rea, daughter of James
Ban*. Married 1807 to Samuel Rea.

1272 Nutmeg-grater in case and bag. Over one hundred years old.

Owned by an ancestor of the present owner.

Miss Caroline Rea

1273 Gold spoon presented to Capt John Beckford of Durham, N.

H., for rescuing the crew of a ship wrecked on the west coast
of Sweden, 1787. Mrs. M. K. Robbins

1274 Paper valentine from Benj. W. Bradford to Susan Clark, and

found among his papers. Charles A. Ropes

1275 Pewter platter of Hannah Whipple, wife of John Whipple. She

died in 1758.

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1276 Sword of Capt Benj. Ropes in the war of 181 2. He married

Frances Wilkins, daughter of Reuben Wilkins, of the Revo-
lutionary army.

1277 Commission of 181 2, Capt Benj. Ropes of Salem, dated July 6,

181 2, signed by President James Madison.

Mrs. Chas. F. Ropes

1278 This candlestick belonged to Polly Gardiner, wife of Reuben

Wilkins of Middleton, a Revolutionary soldier. She used it
during the war.

1279 A child's book. 1778. This book belonged to the children of

Reuben Wilkins.

1280 A girl's book, 1809. Owned by Amelia Ropes who married

James Dimon She was the daughter of Capt Benj. Ropes
of the war of 181 2, who was the son of Capt Benj. Ropes, Jr. of
the Revolutionary war. Miss Emilie Ropes

1 28 1 List of the children of Elder John Whipple who came to this

country about 1636; lived at Ipswich Hamlet, and was mar-
ried twice. The given names of the wives were Sarah and
Jennett. This list, written by one of his grandsons, was
found a few years ago in the garret of the Whipple home-
stead in Hamilton. Amongst his distinguished descendants
was Gen. William Whipple, the second signer of the Decla-
ration of Independence.

1289 Account book used by three generations, i — Matthew Whip-

ple. He married first, Joanna Appleton who died in 1696.
He then married Mrs. Martha (Dennison) Ringe. He lived
in Ipswich Hamlet and was the grandfather of Gen. William
Whipple. 2 — The book was. again used by John Whipple,
3— Finally by the grandson Capt. John Whipple.

1290 Jurors statement at an "inquisition" held in Ipswich, 1785, on

the death by suicide of John Hubbard. It bears the jurors'
signatures, six of them being Whipples.

1 291 Deed of 1795; Dr. Manassah Cutler, to the town of Hamilton

"for its use forever" certain land. Nathaniel Whipple, Bar-
nabas Dodge and Lemuel Brown act as agents for the town
of Hamilton. Mrs. Lucinda Whipple Ropes

1292 Commission of Benj. Ropes, Jr., as 2nd Lieut, in Capt John Sy-

mond's Company of Matrasses, Salem County of Essex, June
21, 1777' He married Margaret Symonds.

1293 Letter written to Lieut Benj. Ropes, Jr., and his brothers, with

Capt Samuel Flagg's Co. in R. I., 1778, by his father Benj.
Ropes, and his mother, Ruth (Hardy) Ropes.

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1294 Order book kept by Lieut. Benj. Ropes, Jr., Aug. 1778. Provi-

dence. Miss Susan £. Ropes

1295 Knife and fork owned by Betsey Upton who married in 1804,

Ebenezer King. Mrs. Willis H. Ropes

1296 Silver candlestick used by Commodore Edward Preble in 1798.

Loaned by his descendant. Mrs. Lorenzo Sabine

1297 Silver spoon, belonged to Mrs. Priscilla Ropes, descended

through Aaron Burleck of Salem, who enlisted March 1777,
for three years as drummer in Crane's Regiment of Artillery
under Drury till battle of Brandy wine then under Cook at
Monmouth. Loaned by his grandson.

Charles J. Sadler

1298 Ginger jar brought to Salem by Capt Samuel Cook.

Miss Mary E. (Oliver) Sadler

1299 Silver tankard made by Paul Revere. Owned by Benj. Shurt-

lifiF, who married Sally Shaw.

1300 Silver drinking tube owned by Benj. Shurtliff and his wife.

1301-2 Photographs of paintings of Maj. Shurtliff and his wife, in
old-fashioned garb.

1303 Silver strainer with two handles, evidently made to fit over a

. porringer. Owned by Benj. Shurtliff.

1304 Porringer and spoon made when Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtliff,

was a baby. He was a physician, and Mayor of Boston 1868-
70. He married Sarah Eliza Smith. Was related to five
of the Mayflower Party, namely: Isaac Allerton, James Chil-
ton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, and Richard Warren.

1305 Silver mouth piece belonging to Benj. Shurtliff, a physician in

Boston. Miss Sally Shurdiff

1306 Box of dominoes made by a prisoner in Dartmoor Prison. Given

to Samuel Simonds.

1307 Tinder box, very old. Miss Mary C. Simonds

1308 Wooden box owned by Nathaniel Goldsmith ; married to Nancy

Taylor: taken prisoner in war of 181 2, confined a year in
Dartmoor Prison, England. " Kept store " in this box, selling
trifles to other prisoners. Nath. P. Simonds

1309 Copy of coat of "arms of Symonds of Kent, Gent," Feb. 19,

1662, painted by James Cole, 1802. Mrs. S. B. Simonds

1310 Wood cup made from the wood of the " Roger Williams house,"

built in 1 61 3, known as the "Old Witch House."

1311 Pewter plate inscribed as follows: "Joseph Osborn married to

Molly Proctor, Jan. 6, 1756."

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131 2 Pocketbook owned by the daughter of General Israel Putnam

and showing the old way of tying.

1 3 13 Pocketbook worked by Mrs. Aaron Smith of Ipswich.

1 3 14 A book, "Babes in the Wood," by Clara English, Baltimore,

Md.

131 5 Book, entitled " Principles of Politeness," by the late Lord Ches-

terfield." Printed in Boston 1794.

1 3 16 Continental currency. E. A. Smith

131 7 Bag, embroidered by Mrs. Aaron Smith of Ipswich, while taking

care of her brother, Nathaniel Baker, who was wounded at
Bunker Hill. Miss Georgiana Derby Smith

13 18 Enamelled snuff box, such as was carried by the laboring class.

^rs. George Southwick, Beverly

1 3 19 Salem Gazette, dated Aug. 31, 1790. Samuel Stone, Beverly

1320 Miniature in silk of Wm. Stickney, Newburyport, painted by

Doyle of Boston, 1806. The son of John and Elizabeth (Chip-
man) Stickney.

1 32 1 Pewter porringer, 1810. Miss Cornelia A. Stickney

1322 Silver spoon owned by Jane Elliot, daughter of Benj. and Abigail

(Groves) Elliot of Beverly. She married Andrew Shales, of
which marriage Eleanor was bom, afterwards wife of John
Waters. Their daughter Lucy married Matthew Adams Stick-
ney, whose daughter owns this spoon.

Miss Lucy W. Stickney

1323 Iron porringer and trivet; maker of porringer, W. Bullock &

Co. "Bellevue," on handle.

1324 A collection of knee and shoe buckles, made of pewter, etc., by

Jos. Buxton of Dan vers, prior to the Revolution.

1325 A collection of Revolutionary buttons, such as were sold by

Ebenezer Shillaber on Boston street, subsequent to the Rev-
olution.

1326 Letter written by George Washington, dated Oct i, 1779.

1327 Book, "Washington's Farewell Address and Other Papers,"

belonging to Matthew Adams Stickney, loaned by his daugh-
ters, Misses L. W. and C. A. Stickney

1328 Slippers.

1329 Coat of arms of the Studley family.

1330 Small spoon marked " T. T.," owned originally by Mary ScoUay

who married Rev. Thos. Prentiss, D. D.

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1 33 1 Piece of red silk from Gov. Hancock's knee breeches. The

property of John Scollay, the Governor's intimate friend, and
were divided among his descendants.

1332 Sermon preached in 1776 by Rev. Thomas Prentiss, D. D.,

minister at Medfield, Mass. He married Mary Scollay whose
father was selectman of Boston in 1 774-1 790, and for him
Scollay Square was named.

1333 Pitchpipe used in Beverly church by Bartholomew Wallis, leader

of the choir, who married Edith Wood.

Mrs. Catherine W. Studley

1334 English hammered pewter basin made in London by Townsend

and Compton, and owned in 1773 (though older than that date)
by Mrs. Sarah (Mills) Gove. Loaned by her great grand-
daughter.

1335 China mourning pitcher with very little gold.

1336 Enamelled snufE box, owned by Clara Philbrick in the eighteenth

century. Mrs. O. F. Swasey

1337 Sermons written in 1787 by Rev. David Daniels, a graduate of

Harvard, and the class poet. His wife was Elizabeth Shilla-
ber. Loaned by her great granddaughter.
1838 Sampler worked by Abigail Shillaber Daniels at Danvers, in
1807, when nine years of age. She married Samuel Symonds.

Annie S. Symonds

1339 Wood castor seized during French war from brig "Harlequin"

a privateer. Belonged to Maj. Low, who married Sally Shil-
laber.

1340 Piece of paper money, four shillings. No 6404, belonging to

Maj. Caleb Low of the Revolutionary war ; a resident of
Danvers.

1 341 Franklin mug with Franklin maxims upon it.

Lucy Low Symonds

1342 Silhouette of Capt. Samuel Symonds, taken when six years old.

R. S. T. Symonds

1343 Farmers' Almanack, 1798.

1344 Columbian Centenial. Published in Boston, Wednesday, Oct

13, 1802. Mrs. William H. Symonds

1349 Cocked hat worn by Daniel Ross in the Revolutionary war.

Mrs. William Thayer

1350 Pair of cards used in 1700 to card wool for spinning. Owned

by Mrs. Lydia (Tuck) Tittle, wife of Capt John Titde.

1 35 1 Eggbeater used in 1700.

1352 Reading book with wooden covers.

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1353 An ancient physician's book on the use of tar. Found in the

attic in Beverly by WilKam Lovett, but of a much earlier date
than his time.

1354 Piece of bridal dress of Gov. Bradford*s wife.

1355 Cushion made from the draperies where George Washington

slept in Salem, Mass., then known as the Fisk House, now a
hotel in the Eastern station.

1356 Piece of the Concord bridge.

1357 Piece of silk dress earned by Mrs. Abigail (Tittle) Strick-

land, wife of Warren Strickland, by strapping knapsacks
for the soldiers of 181 2.

Miss Sophia A. Towne, Beverly

1358 Tinder box. Mrs. Jesse Trask

1359 Lantern carried by Gen. Montcalm at Quebec, 1759, taken from

him when dead by an English officer, who carried it to Eng-
land. This officer was at the seige of Yorktown ; taken pris-
oner and quartered at Caleb Clap*s house, who was Adj. in
Col. Wesson's 9th Regiment of the Mass. troops. Having the
lantern with him, he gave it to Mr. Qapp. Mr. Clapp was
one of the first members of the Society of the Cincinnati.

Mrs. Sarah Trumbull, Beverly

1360 Miniature of Susan (Wendell) Marston, daughter of Thomas

Wendell of Marblehead, who died aboard the prison ship
" Jersey," in New York Harbor, 1777. A direct descendant of
Evert Jansen Wendell, a native of Emboden, Hanover, emi-
grated thence to Albany, N. Y., 1640.

Mrs. S. Ellen Upton

1361 Fac-simile of "The New England Courant," published by

Franklin, February 4th to nth, 1723.

1362 Fac-simile of death warrant of Charles I.

1363 Sermon and proceedings of the Society for the Propogation of

the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 1744.

1364 Bound copy of the reports of the trial of the muderer of Crispus

Attucks and others.

1365 Sermon preached before the Ancient and Honorable Society of

Free and Accepted Masons by Rev. Chas. Brockwell, 1750.

1366 Miniature of William Hoskins, a Revolutionary soldier. He

married Lydia Story Box.

1367 Fac-simile of Washington's personal expense account, kept by

himself during the Revolutionary war.

1368 Letter from Madame de Lafayette to John Quincy Adams,

April 2d, 1784.

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1369 First edition of the King's Chapel Prayer Book after its occu-

pation by the Unitarians, 1 785.

1370 Newspaper printed in Wiscasset, Maine, March 11, 1789.

1 37 1 Silver candlesticks, owned by Rev. John Sylvester John Gard-

ner, Boston. In 1792 he became Asst. minister at Trinity
church, and on the death of Bishop Parker in 1805, became
Rector and served until his death in England in 1830, where
he had gone for his health.

1372 Earrings and pin of silver.

1 3 73-1 380 Collection of seven spoons known to be over one hundred
years old.

1 381 Miniature of Richard Quincy Hoskins, who married Jane Gard-

ner Knight, who died 1833.

Mrs. William G. Waith, Dorchester

1382 Sampler worked by Sally Daniels (sister to Abigail Shillaber

Daniels) in 1810, who married Caleb Frost. They were
grandparents of Mrs. Waters.

1383 Sampler worked by Deborah Tufts, 1796, daughter of Jacob and

Abigail Tufts (Frothingham) Perley of Salem.

1384 Pumpkin hood owned and worn by Deborah Tufts.

1385 Calash, owned by Deborah Tufts, (daughter or Amos and De-

borah (Tufts) Tufts of Charlestown) who married Joseph
Frothingham. It descended through Jacob and Abigail Tufts
(Frothingham) Perley to the owner.

1386 Silhouette of John Perley of Salem, loaned by his granddaughter

Helen E. (Perley) Whidden

1387 Iron pipe lighter, George M. Whipple

1388 Small tin kitchen. It was used for baking apples.

1389 Sampler made by Hannah Whipple, daughter of Deacon Na-

thaniel and Mary (Appleton) Whipple.

1390 Washington pitcher owned by Daniel Sage, brought home by

him in the "Peggy." Marked 1797, with his wife's name,
Deborah Silsbee. Mrs. Stephen Whipple

1 391 Diaiy kept by Nathan Cleeves, from the time he enlisted until

after the battle of Bunker Hill, of which he gives an account.

Austin Whitcomb

1392 Georges' Cambridge Almanac or Essex Calender, 1776.

1393 Prophecy pitcher.

1394 Cartridge box. Charles Woodbury

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1395 Brass spoon moulds made in 1787 in England; brought to
America in 181 2. Formerly owned by Mrs. Christine (John)
Perley, wife of Obediah Pcrley. Mrs. Frank Wyman

CAPTAIN THOMAS KEMPTON CHAPTER

NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

October 21, 1896

TXlxs. Sfmvji B» Dames, Chapter Hegent

Capt Thomas Kempton lived at the time of the Revolutionary War
in that part of the town of Dartmouth now known as New Bedford.
He was Lieutenant-Colonel in the Revolutionary war. The stories of
his valour, patriotism and endurance are always told of **Capt Kemp-
ton,'* a name New Bedford is always proud to claim.

1396 Manifest. Wm. Giles, 1803; ship John, New York; David

Whippey, master, April 19, 1803. Before Christopher Dudley,
J. P. " Gen. Hooper, consular agent of his Majesty."

1397 Silhouette of Alexander Whippey. Mary E. Brown

1398 Petition. Nathaniel Gilbert to the Church at Norton on account

of the loss of his house and contents by fire. He was a Rev-
olutionary soldier and saw much service ; married Mary Keith,
a descendant of the first clergyman in Bridgewater; his son
Judson married Mary Gannett, daughter of Deborah Samp-
son.

1399 Letter of Jacob Foster from Roxbury camp, July 2d, 1775, to

Anne Howard of Bridgwater, whom he married in 1776; she
was sister of Silena Howard, who married Philip Bryant, and
became the grandmother of William CuUen Bryant

1400 Letter of Jacob Foster from Roxbury camp, Nov. 9, 1775, to

Anne Howard, which shows that the course of true love was
not running smoothly at that time.

1401 Home of Joseph Gilbert of Easton, of the committee of*

correspondence on the secret expedition to R. I., 1777. Drove
the baggage wagon for Washington in 1780, and witnessed
the execution of Andre.

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1402 Land back of Joseph Gilbert's house, Easton. He was plough-

ing when message came to his son Nathaniel about the en-
trenchments on Bunker Hill. As he started his father met
him and said: "Hold on, Nat, and Til go with you." And
he did.

1403 Parsonage of Rev. Samuel West, near New Bedford, Mass.

Here James Otis resided for a time after he received the
blow in the British Coffee House, Boston (1769), from John
Robinson.

1404 Grave of Rev. Samuel West. He deciphered the treasonable

letter of Dr. Benjamin Church. He preached the election
sermon. May 29, 1776, from Titus III, i.

1405 Mansion house of Wm. Rotch of New Bedford. His ship, the

"Bedford," was the first to fly the Stars and Stripes in Eng-
land after the Revolution, Feb. 6, 1783, at London.

1406 Home of Francis Rotch, New Bedford, 1 750-1822. He with

his brother William owned the tea ships "Beaver" and
"Dartmouth," and was super-cargo of the fleet. He figures in
the Boston Tea Party, Dec. 16, 1773, as Mr. Rotch. He mar-
ried his cousin Nancy, daughter of Joseph Rotch. His
silhouette was published in the New England Magazine
for June, 1893, also in Briggs' History of Shipbuilding of the
North River, 1889, Edward Denham

1407 Certificate of indebtedness of the Commonwealth of Mass., 1789,

to Samuel Richards signed by Alexander Hodgdon, Treas-
urer. Countersigned by James Lovell. James Lovell was
son of John Lovell, teacher of the Boston Latin School, who
(John) said in his funeral oration on Peter Fanueil: "May this
hall be ever sacred to the interests of truth, justice, loyalty,
honor and liberty. May no private views nor party broils
ever enter these walls." Later John Lovell departed with the
Loyalists to Halifax where he died. This James Lovell was
a member of the Continental Congress till 1782; the friend of
Gates in his quarrel with Schuyler in 1777, and a supporter
with Dr. Benjamin Rush, of Mifflin and Conway in the Con-
way Cabal. No one can doubt Lovell's firm patriotism though
he doubted Washington's ability. He married Mary, daugh-
ter of Alexander Middleton; had eight sons and one daughter.
This daughter married Mark Pickard, and their daughter mar-
ried Henry Ware of Harvard College. James Lovell's oldest
son, James, served in the Revolution, and was in Lee's South-
em Legion. His son, Joseph, served in the war of 181 2. An- .
other son married Helen, one of Mr. Sheaffe's handsome
daughters. Joseph Hendel, Jr.

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i4o8 Photograph of the home of Capt. Thomas Kempton which he
was building when the Revolution began.

1409 Piece of Old North Bridge at Concord battle ground.

141 o Photograph of the birthplace of John Elliott He received a
bullet in his leg at the Battle of Saratoga. He carried this
bullet to his grave.

141 1 Paper cutter made from the wood of Whaling Bark ^^Rosseau"

by Abraham Taber.

141 2 Piece of wood from the whaling bark, "Rosseau/' built in i8oi«

141 3 Constitution of the Washington Artillery Company, New Bed-

ford, Mass. Organized 1770. Mrs. Lucy M. James

1414 Letter from Rennie Hayward to John Gray, Norton, Mass.,

dated Bridgewater, Aug. 9, 1745.

141 5 Sheriff's writ issued by Zephaniah Leonard, Esq., Jr., of Rajm-

ham, afterwards Col. Leonard of the Revolutionary army. The
writ of attachment is on the property "or his body," of Joseph
Harvey, Gent, in favor of Simon Baker, Cooper, for forty
shillings. It is endorsed, March 14, 1774 "att. one hat of re-
quired value M. R. Pratt** Miss Helen M. Leonard

141 6 Masonic certificate issued to John Shaw, Master Mason. A

member of the Ind. Royal Arch lodge No. 2, New York City.
Signed by William Wright, Master ; Elijah Pinckney, S. War-
den; Isaac Winans, J. Warden; Lincoln Tibbet, Secy.

Mrs. Isaiah T. Woodbridge

DEBORAH SAMPSON CHAPTER

LAWRENCE, MASS.

March ii, 1896

ZTIrs* 3* H). (Eratpforb, (Chapter Hegent

Deborah Sampson enlisted in the Revolutionary Army when only
eighteen, disguised as a man, and served until she was severely
wounded. She went under the name of Robert Shurtlieff.

She was shown great favor by General Washington and honorably
discharged. Later she married Benj. Gannet of Sharon.

141 7 Cup and saucer, 1797.

1 41 8 Portrait of Deborah Sampson.

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1419 Lace collar, 1797. Mrs. John W. Crawford,

1420 Spectacles, 1758.

1421 Proclamation by his £x*cy. Samuel Huntington, Gov. of Mass.

1793-

1422 Commission of Amos Shepherd, Esq., as Maj. of N. H. Militia,

dated Mar., 1782.

1423 Proclamation of Lieut.-Gov. Lincoln for Fast Day, Apr., 1809.

Mrs. Silas Ketchum

1424 Sample of wedding dress silk. Susan (Edgell) Wright^ of

Wobum, 1 80 1.

1425 Child's silk bonnet, 181 2, worn by Mary White Wright, Med-

ford.

1426 Child's book, " The Peacock at Home." 1814.

1427 Note of John Wright, Jr., of Chelmsford, to John Wright of

Wobum, 1694.

1428 Silk lace, wrought by Polly (Wright) Manning.

1429 Patchwork pocket worn under the dress by Olive Dean wife of

Dr. Elisha Pond, Wrentham, 1807.

1430 Needle work case and bodkin of Mary (White) Wright, of

Wobum.

1 43 1 Section of hand painted trimming of ball dress made by Polly

Wright, Woburn, in 1805.

1432 Wrought sampler, 1797, by Mary L. (Gardner) Sprague of

Hingham.

1433 Crepe shawl of Miss Rebecca Manning of Tewksbury, 1814.

1434 Picture of Mrs. Sarah (Putnam) Fowler, Danvers, the first white

child bom on Skelton Neck, now Danversport. She married
Samuel Fowler; was in Lexington the day after the fight and
saw the English dead upon the field.
1 435-1 436 Two embroidered cap crowns about ninety years old.

1437 Bunch of old ribbons.

1438 Work bag over a hundred years old.

1439 Old singing book, "The Village Harmony," used by John Page

of Danvers, later by Maj. Moses Black — Danversport

1440 Book containing sermon preached by Cotton Mather, printed in

Boston in 1698, "under west end of the Town House."

Mrs. Aretas R. Sanbom

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NATHANIEL TRACY CHAPTER

NEWBURYPORT, MASS.

TXlxs. ©eorge ID. Bloob, (Ctjaptcr JJegent

Nathaniel Tracy was one of the merchant princes df his day. He
was princely in his generosity, giving one hundred and sixty-seven
thousand, two hundred and nineteen dollars for arms and provisions for
the patriotic cause. He also fitted out the first privateer. At his resi-
dence on State Street, now the Public Library, he entertained Wash-
ington and Lafayette.

1 441 Miniature of Stephen Tilton painted in 1799, the year of his

death.

1442 Ring formerly the property of Sir Wm. Pepperell, the American

commander at the capture of Louisburg, June 17, 1745.

Mrs. David A. Andrews, Boston
C443 Antique silver pitcher. Miss Annie B. Atkinson

1444 Antique hand painted fan owned by Mrs. Sarah Balch Braman.

Loaned by her niece. Julia Norris Balch

1445 Wm. Penn Plate owned by Mrs. Braman. Loaned by her niece.

1446 Miniature of Miss Experience Fames. Loaned by her niece.

Mrs. W. H. Blood

1447 Leather eye-glasses, 1797. W. H. Blood, Aubumdale

1448 Silver teapot owned by Capt. Isaac Stone in the time of the

Revolution.

1449 Silver sugar bowl.

1450 Silver creamer originally owned by Capt. Isaac Stone, loaned by

his grand nephew. Allen M. Brewster

1 45 1 Communion cup used in First Church in Rowley — now George-

town— 1732 to 1789.

1452 Miniature Rev. Dr. Isaac Braman of Georgetown. A betroth-

al gift in 1797, the same date as his ordination. He was
the sixtieth candidate.

1453 Smoking tongs. Mrs. James Braman

1454 Old watch in form of a harp. Miss Addie M. Brockway

1455 Portrait of Parson Giles, painted on mahogany. 1790.

1456 Silver tooth pick and case, 1 780, owned by Parson Giles.

1457 Picture embroidered in silk. Mrs. Charles Brown

1458 Blue silk quilted skirt owned by Mrs. Lucy Hooper Jenkins,

in 1780.

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1459 Sleeve of dress worn by Mrs. Lucy Jenkins, daughter of Robert

Hooper, 1780. The Misses Currier, gr. gr. granddaughters

1460 Brown wooden sugar bowl, owned by Mrs. Lydia (Little) Atkin-

son, (daughter of Col. Moses Little) in 1755.

1 561 Silver mounted tortoise shell snu£E box owned by Lewis Jenkins,
1730.

1462 Fan owned by Mrs. Lewis Jenkins 1 760 : who was Lucy Hooper

J^ 755-90- Miss Helen L. Currier

1463 Pewter platter, once owned by Mrs. James Hill, whose son was

a Revolutionary soldier, and loaned by his daughter now liv-
ing in Newburyport. Mrs. James Hill Currier

1464 A miniature of Mrs. Jenkins, 1772. Miss Sarah Currier

1465 Silver pitcher, 1770. Miss Sadie B. Goodwin

1466 " Ames Almanacks" collection. 1759-60-63.

Mrs. Sarah B. Goodwin

1467 Copy of "New England Chronicle,'* printed in June, 1775, at

their office in S tough ton hall, Cambridge, Harvard College.
One of the articles was a "Declaration by Representatives
of the United Colonies of North America now met in general
Congress at Philadelphia setting forth the Causes and neces-
sity of their taking up arms." Edmund P. Graves.

1468-1470 Commission of Thomas Ham as Sergeant, 1794 — ^the same
as 2d Lieut, 1794 — his honorable discharge in 1799.

1 47 1 Open face gold watch made by Britley, London, No. 2467, and

enclosed in a curiously engraved gold case — accompanying it
is a very large chatelaine with chains for key and charms,
owned in the family for about two hundred years.

Mrs. Thomas Greenville

1472 Mug owned by Eliphalet Hills in 1782. Loaned by his gr.

grandniece.

1473 Silver pitcher owned by Mrs. Mary Merrill in 1771. Loaned by

her gr. gr. granddaughter. Miss Harriet N. Hills

1474 Silver porringer.

1475 Embroidered muslin. Mrs. A. W. Hitchcock

1476 Christening wrap of yellow satin, worn by Dr. Simon Foster,

a native of Andover. Loaned by his granddaughter.^

Mrs. Julia A. Hodgon

1477 Sermons, 1737 — Rev. Jos. Emerson of Maiden, ordained 1721,

gr. grandfather of Ralph Waldo Emerson. This clergyman
lost but two Sundays by sickness during a pastorate of forty-
six years.

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147^ Sermon of Rev. Jos. Emerson of Pepperel, son of the Maiden
clergyman. In 1745 ^^ chaplain of the expedition against
Louisburg. Then ordained at Pepperel, 1746-7. He visited
the camp at Cambridge, (making the first prayer there,) and
took cold, dying from the results in October.

1479 Miniature of Harriet (Parker) Lewis, loaned by her grand-

daughter.

1480 Fast Day sermon, 1786, preached by Rev. John BuUard

at Pepperel. Miss Edith March Howe

1 48 1 Silver cream pot owned by Edward Johnson, brother-in-law of

Lady Arbella Johnson, and supposed to have been owned by
her.

1482 Silver porringer, Paul Revere. Mrs. Henry Bailey Litde

1483 Iron hanging hand lamp owned by George Little, the progenitor

of all the Newbury Littles, of whom the loaner is the seventh
generation. Joseph Little

1484 Silhouette. Brigade Major Enoch Titcomb. Fought in the

Revolution. Loaned by his gr. granddaughter.

1485 Silhouette of Mrs. Ann (Jones) Titcomb. Miss Annie Merrill
i486 Piece of the vest of Gov. Jonathan Belcher.

1487 " Liberty teapot " 1738.

1488 Washington locket executed by Jacob Perkins.

Miss Addie Pillsbury

1489 Miniature. Mrs. Sarah J. Read

1490 Copy of old Bible printed in 1632. Owned originally by Abigail

Illsley Short

1 491 Snuff box owned by Mr. Moses Short who fought in the Revolu-

tionary War. Loaned by his daughter.

1492 Pair of brass candlesticks, 1797. Miss Abby Short

1493 Hieroglyphick Bible printed in London, 1796.

Mrs. John Stanley

1494 Miniature of Mr. Jonathan Parsons. Miss Margaret Stone
1495-6 Copper tea and water pots, 1697.

1497 Sword cane, 1747.

1 498 Boston Common plate 1 8 1 2.

1499 Plate of Davenport Stone ware originally owned by the Tilton

family of Hampton Falls, N. H. Mrs. D. D. Tilton

1500 Silver table spoon, 1697,

1 501 Silver lustre cream pitcher, 1750.

1502 Crockery pitcher. Crooked Boston, very rare.

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1503 Washington punch bowl, 1780.

1504 Blue custard cup. Boston Common, 1810. Miss M, E. Tilton

1505 Commission of Maj. Gen. Jona. Titcomb, signed by John Han-

cock. Miss Annie B. Titcomb

1506 Silver porringer owned by Peter LeBriton Waters. Loaned by

his gr. granddaughter. Miss Lizzie LeBriton Waters

1507 Sampler, 1747. Miss Annie B. Williams, Wellesley Hills

1508 Copy of Flavel's sermons, 1689. Presented to John Eliot by

Judge Samuel Sewall. Nathaniel Withington

1509 Pinball with silver chain to be attached to the belt, owned by

Mrs. Abby Little and loaned by her gr. granddaughter.

Mrs. Nathaniel Withington

1 5 10 Large silver soup spoon owned by Edward and Martha (Parsons)

Wood.

151 1 Small silver drinking cup with long thin spout owned by same as

above.

1 512 China gravy tureen, marked. Belonged to Abner and Dolly

Pearson Wood. Miss Jane Rand Wood

READING, MASS*

IN CHARGE OF MRS. GEORGE C. BOSSON AND
MRS. GALEN A. PARKER.

1 5 13 Pitcher, brown lustre ware, belonging to family of Capt John

Goodwin. Mrs. Frank Bancroft

1 5 14 Deed given by Sergt. John Parker, (son of Dea. Thomas Parker)

to Dea. Thomas Bancroft in 1686.

1515 Commission of Capt. James Bancroft, who fought in the war of

the Revolution, signed John Hancock.
1 51 6-8 Cups, saucer and tea caddy belonging to the family of Capt
Jas. Bancroft, a Revolutionary soldier whose pilgrim ancestor
was Dea. Thomas Bancroft Francis J. Bancroft

1 5 19 Bible, 1590. Mrs. Samuel Batchelder

1520 Desert spoon which belonged to Lucy Tarbox, granddaughter of

Samuel Tarbox who was in Boston in 1647. She married
three times. Her second husband was Dea. Daniel Gould
whom she married 1753.

1 521 A large silver spoon which belonged to Ruth Gould, who mar

ried John Hood of Topsfield, 1791.

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1522 A tiny teaspoon owned by John and Elizabeth Hood. John

Hood married Elizabeth Reddington in Topsfield 1746. He
was a soldier in the Continental army, also his son John.
Maker, D. R.

1523 Lace from Ruth Gould's christening dress, 1762. Her emigrant

ancestor was Zaccheus Gould, who came to New England
1638. She married John Hood a Revolutionary soldier.

1 524 Washington pitcher which belonged to Daniel Needham, Esq.,

a "Sargent** in the Contmental Army.

1525 Silver thimble. It belonged to Mary Ann Needham in 1807.

1526 Infant's dress embroidered by Sophia Needham.

1527 A tiny teaspoon which belonged to Edie Flint

1528 Teaspoon which belonged to Edie Flint, daughter of Captain

Samuel Flint the only commissioned officerfrom Danvers slain
in the Revolution. Edie Flint married Daniel Needham who
joined the Continental Army when 16 years old and was made
** Sargent " when 18 years old.

1529 Embroidered wallet and embroidered picture-papers.

1530 Fan, "Joseph and his brethren."

1 53 1 Knife and fork.

1532 Shoe buckles.

1533 Pewter porringer.

1534-7 Old china. Nos. 1528-37 inclusive are all more than a century
old and have been held in the Hood, Gould« Flint and Need-
ham families.

1538 Carved shell comb, very old.

1539 Very elegant infant's gown.

1540 Ornamental Liberty mug, formerly owned by Gea. George

Gardner. Mrs. George C. (Jennie Hood) Bossom

1 541 Calash from a niece of Gen. Stark. Mrs. Warren A. Campbell

1542 Hat worn by Lieut. David Parker at battie of Lexington and

Bimker Hill. Edward Damon

1543 Baby trousers worn in late Revolutionary times by Washington

P. Damon, who was descended from Dea. Thomas Parker.

Miss Ella Damon

1544 Adze made by Jos. Dauson, a blacksmith in the war of the

Revolution; his puritan ancestor was Thomas Dauson who
came to Lynn, then to Reading about 1650.

1545 Old rocking chair belonging to the heirs of Jos. Dauson, who

fought in the Revolution. Very old. Mr. Henry Dauson

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1546 Arithmetic and writing book, belonging to Robert Dinsmoor,

the " Rustic Bard " of Windham, N. H., 1774, a Revolutionary
soldier. He heard Gen. Stark say the night before the battle
of Bennington, " I will conquer them or Molly Stark will be a
widow."

1547 Incidental Poems and Letters of Robert Dinsmoor, who fought

at Bennington and Saratoga. Mrs. Henry Dauson

1548 Communion cup used in the First Church at North Reading,

1721. Mrs. Sophia Eaton

1 549 Letter from Amos Lawrence, No. 46, Cornhill, Boston, to Col.

Luther Stone, of Goshen, Mass., in 18 13. Col. Stone was a
descendant of Simon Stone, who came to Watertown 1635.

1550 Notes given to Maj. Ambrose Stone, whose Pilgrim ancestor was

Dea. Simon Stone. He fought under Arnold at Ticonderoga.
Notes dated 1 78 1.

1 55 1 Lafayette Plate, 1824, from family of G. A. Parker, whose Puri-

tan ancestor was Dea. Thomas Parker, who came to Lynn
1635, removed to Reading 1637, was one of the founders and
Deacon of Reading church.

1552 Plate, 150 years old, which belonged to Augusta (Stone) Barrus,

a descendant of Simon Stone.

1553-4 Papers belonging to Capt. Thomas Weeks whose ancestors
were George and Jane of the first settlers in Dorchester. He
married Mercy Hinckley granddaughther of Gov. Hinckley of
the Plymouth colony. Papers dated 1783.

1555 Ladle used for dipping melted lead for making buUets in Revolu-

tion.

1556 Sugar bowl belonging to Susanna Tobey of Sandwich, Mass.,

who married Samuel Barrows, 1723, whose Pilgrim ancestor
was John Barrows who came to Salem in 1637, from Yar-
mouth, Eng.

1557 Pewter platter belonging to Sarah Tufts, Maiden, who married

Job Hinckley, grandson of Gov. Hinckley of the Plymouth
colony.

1558 Diary of Capt. Thomas Weeks written 1776. He married Gov.

Hinckley's granddaughter in 1759, Mary Hinckley.

Mrs. Galen A. (Edna Stone Barrus) Parker

1559 Home-made pocketbook used as a wiU case by James Weston,

1673, a descendant of John Weston of Salem, 1644; was one
of the first settlers of Reading. Mother was Hannah Bancroft
daughter of Lieut. Jos. Bancroft of the Revolution.

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1560 Journal of James Weston, one of first Reading settlers, begins

1784.

1 561 Decanter, belonging to James Weston, loaned by his grand-

daughter. Mrs. Frank W. B. Pratt

1562 Whiffletree, used in teaming gunpowder across Lake Champlain

during the French and Indian war, formerly owned by Thos.
Sweetser.

1563 Wedding bonnet of Mrs. Sarah Sweetser, 1793; loaned by her

great granddaughter. Miss Grace Sweetser

1564 Sampler, worked by Augusta Stone, daughter of Col. Luther

Stone, and granddaughter of Maj. Ambrose Stone who fought
in the Revolution, from Goshen, Mass. Her Pilgrim ancestor
was Simon Stone who came to Watertown in 1635. Loaned
by her daughter. Mrs. Arthur Temple

1565 Iron stove lamp used in £he family of Joseph Eaton of Reading

(now Wakefield), in the latter part of the last century. Joseph
Eaton was a descendant of Jonas Eaton, an original settler of
old Reading in 1644. Loaned by his great grandson.

Hon. Horace Wadlin

1566 Silver lustre teapot, two hundred years old, owned in 1800 by

Amy Smith of Lincolnville, Mass.

1567 Wedding dress of Abigail Smith of Lincolnville, Mass., worn by

five generations. Mrs. Clifford Weston

YEATON PRIVATE COLLECTION

I 568 Teapot made about 1750, and formerly owned by the following
families: Marson, Moores and Yeaton of Pittston, Maine.

1569 Tea-pot made about 1750, and formerly owned by the Buxtons

of Yarmouth, Me.

1570 Tea-pot came from England over one hundred years ago; for-

merly owned by Henry W. Tingley of Newburyport, Mass.

1 571 Sugar bowl made about 1 760, formerly owned by the Buxtons

of Yarmouth, Me.

1572 This bowl was in the Morse family of Salem and Framingham,

Mass., more than one hundred years. Presented to Mrs. Yea-
ton by Mr. Geo. Morse, of Framingham, Mass.

1573 Pitcher was owned by the Lorings of Marshfield, Mass., and has

been in their family about one hundred years.

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1574 Sauce plate was owned by Mrs. Hannah (Woodward) Bassett of

Taunton, Mass., in 1780.

1575 Cup, older than Lucy L. (Pierce) Thrasher of Rehoboth,

Mass., who was born in 1792.

1576 Fruit plate about one hundred years old.

1577 Punch bowl; the property of Dr. Lyman of Boston, who was a

grandfather of President Eliot of Harvard.

1578 Child's toy; formerly belonged to the Buxtons of Yarmouth,

Me.

1579 Tea Cup; owned by the Hallett family as early as 1810.

1580 Tea Cup; belonged to the family of Isaac Thrasher, of Reho-

both, Mass., who was born in 1 790. He was a direct ances-
tor of Mrs. Yeaton.

1581-2 Two blue plates which were in the Nurse family of Salem and
Framingham more than one hundred years. Presented to
Mrs. Yeaton by Mr. George Nurse of Framingham, Mass.

1583 Mustard Pot; for many years owned by Daniel Webster, and

was taken from his house on the day in which it was destroyed
by fire, by Mr. John Carver, of Marshfield, Mass., by whom it
was presented to Mrs. Yeaton.

1584 Candlesticks and Snuffers owned by the Yeaton family since

about 1800.

1585 Cork Screw; Buxton family of Yarmouth, Me., 1790.

1586 Pewter Porringer; owned by the Buxtons of Falmouth, Me., as

early as 1750.

1587 A piece taken from the "Charter Oak," upon its destruction by

wind in 1856.

1588 A piece of the wood from Commodore Perry's Flagship "Law-

rence," sunk in the battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813.

1589 A brick from the chimney of the old Ciwtis House, Jamaica

Plain, built in 1639. In this were quartered a part of the
troops during the siege of Boston. The picture on the brick
shows the house as it now looks.

1590 Pocket welt and coat tail from 181 2 uniform worn by David Bas-

set of Taunton, Mass. He was an ancestor of Mrs. Yeaton.

1 591 A piece of wood from the Lexington Belfry where the alarm

was rung April 19, 1775.
1593 Piece of walnut from Gen. Hull's headquarters; battle of River
Jlaisen, 181 2.

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1593 Piece of Oak Knee taken from Scho. Royal Savage which was

commanded by Benedict Arnold. Sunk at Valcour Island,
Lake Champlain, Oct ii, 1776. First naval engagement of
the Revolution.

1594 This gavel is the property of the U. S. Daughters, 181 2. It is

made from one of the original timbers of the "Constitution,"
1797. In one end of the head is inlaid a piece of Com.
Perry's "Lawrence," 18 13, and in the other end, a piece of
the Schooner "Royal Savage," 1776.

1595 Lace mitts made by Lucy L. Pierce of Rehoboth, Mass., and

worn at her wedding Jan. 27, 18 10. She was a direct ances-
tor to Mrs. Yeaton. George W. Yeaton

1596 A plate that has been in the Tingley family since about 18 10.

1597 Glass lamp that has been in the Yeaton family nearly one hun-

dred years.

1598 Apiece of red cedar from one of the original timbers of the

Hancock house, Boston.

1 599 Piece of wood taken from the house of Paul Revere, North

Square, Boston.

1600 Hand carved banister; one of the original ones from the bal-

cony, on the tower of the Old North Church, Salem St. Bos-
ton, above which the "Signal Lights" were hung for Paul Re-
vere, April 18, 1775. From this balcony Gen. Gage and staff
watched the battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Church
built in 1723.

1 60 1 Looking glass ; one hundred years old, and formerly belonged to

the Nelson family of Munson, Mass.

1602 Foot stove one hundred and forty years old, and formerly be-

longed to the Nelson family of Munson, Mass.

1603 Natural frame for picture, cut from the Old Elm, Boston Com-

mon.

1604 Picture representing the Old State House, Boston, when on fire

in 1832 ; a rare plate.

1605 Picture of Battle at Bunker Hill, painted by John Trumbull and

engraved by J. G. Muller.

1606 The picture of the Old Elm, Boston Common, and the copy of

Mayor Cobb's letter is printed on wood taken from this tree.
(The Old Elm.)

1607 Warming pan that has been in the Bassett family of Taunton,

Mass., for at least one hundred years.

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i6o8 Brass candlestick formerly owned by the Soule family of Free-
port, Maine, and presented to Mr. Yeaton by Mr. George
Soule of Boston, a direct descendant of George Soule of the
Mayflower.

1609 Piece of plank from the English Frigate ** Somerset" Guard

ship on duty when Paul Revere crossed the harbor to make
his famous ride to Lexington, Apr. 18, 1775. She also took
part in the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. She was a
sixty-four gun, 3d rater, built at Chatham, Eng., 1746-48, and
lost on Cape Cod, Nov. 2d or 3d, 1778.

1 610 Cloth loom shuttle owned and used by Mary Dorman of Cherry -

field, Me., in 1750.

161 1 Soup tureen; property of Dr. Lyman, who was grandfather of

President Eliot of Harvard University.

161 2 Silver candlestick ; the property of Tristram Moores of Pittston,

Me., who served in the War of 181 2.

161 3 A plate that formerly belonged to the Stetson family of Marsh-

field, Mass.

161 4 Sword from Japan, the hilt and scabbard of which is carved from

bone and is very old.

161 5 A match presented by Mrs. George Wardsworth of Duxbury,

Mass., a direct descendant of Polly Standish. She states that
it was found in the Standish house many years ago, and was
one of the first matches used in Duxbury.

1 61 6 Sugar tongs and four silver spoons. These spoons have heen in

Mrs. Yeaton's family since made and represent the following
owners. Mrs. Betsy Pierce, 1771; Isaac Thrasher, 1790; and
Zilpath (Thrasher) Bassett, 181 1.

161 7 Collection of arrow heads, etc., from Maine, New Hampshire,

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Indiana.

1618 Silver spoons made by Shem Drowne about 1750. In 1742 he

made the Grasshopper for Faneuil Hall.

1 61 9 A letter dated May 25, 1742, was found in the ball above the

grasshopper on Faneuil Hall tower. This is said to be the
only copy.

1620 Picture of the grasshopper on Faneuil Hall, Boston, made by

Shem Drowne in 1742.

1621 One of the original knobs used in Gov. Winslow's house at

Marshfield ; two hundred years old.

1622 Oyster-shell plaster, taken from the secret closet in Gov. Wins-

low's house at Marshfield, Mass. This estate was called
Careswell from his ancestors* family seat in England.

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1623 Photograph, showing the room in which George Washington

died. This room is still supplied with the original furniture.

1624 Photograph, showing where Jeremiah Bassett of Taunton, Mass.,

a soldier of the Revolution, was bom in 1751. In 1773 the
house was rebuilt and enlarged, and is now standing as shown
in the picture. He was a great grandfather of Mrs. Yeaton^

1625 Copy of the will of Miles Standish, published by Wm. S. Rus-

sell, keeper of Plymouth Col. records. Sept i, 1856.

1626 Sample of the silk taken from the wedding dress of Mrs. Taylor

of Marshfield, Mass., who was great-grandmother of Mr. John
Carver of Marshfield, Mass. She was married about 1775.

1627 A teapot, the property of Tristram Mooers of Pittston, Me.,

about 181 5. He served in the war of 181 2.

1628 A teapot, the property of Mrs. Susan (Marson) Mooers of Pitts-

ton, Me., about 1800.

1629 Pitcher, formerly owned by the Marson family of Pittston, Me.,

and later by the Mooers and Yeaton families. It is more than
one hundred years old.

1630 The wedding ring of Lucy L. Pierce, who married Isaac Thrasher

in 18 10. She was the great grandmother of Mrs. Yeaton.
Isaac Thrasher served in the war of 181 2.

1 63 1 A plate, formerly owned by the Davenport family of Boston,

Mass.

1632 Pipe, made from one of the original gun deck beams of the

" Constitution," taken from the ship more than fifty years ago,
soon after her return from the trip around the world.

1633 **Fac-simile of the first paper ever issued by Benjamin Franklin,

and now printed (Sept. 17, 1856) on a press once owned by
him.'* This paper was called "The New England Courant*'

1634 Part of a ship's log book showing entries in 181 7.

1635 Part of day book showing entries in 1772.

1636 Fac-simile of "The Massachusetts Centinel" of Wednesday,

Oct. 28, 1789.

1637 Photograph, showing Old Witch House, Salem, Mass., built in

1631, with piece of original wood attached.

1638 A corkscrew, that has been in the Bassett family about seventy-

five years, and was used by Dr. Bassett of Taunton, Mass., a
grandfather of Mrs. Yeaton.

1639 ^ stick, was made in 1868 from wood taken from the frigate

"Constitution" more than fifty years ago.

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1640 British flint lock gun, made in the Tower of London armory, and

captured from the British during the Revolution. It was owned
in Marshfield, Mass., until a few years ago when it came into
the hands of Mr. Yeaton.

1 641 A flint lock gun, made at Springfield, Mass., in 1803, and used in

the war of 181 2.

1642 A flint lock pistol, made by Jones of London, Eng., and used in

the Revolution.

1643 A sabre, used in the Revolutionary war.

164^ Matchlock gun, made in China four hundred and fifty years ago.
Inlaid along the barrel with gold and silver.

1645 East Indian dirk, very old, with hilt and blade inlaid with gold

and silver.

1646 Two silver spoons made for Rev. Isaac and Rebecca Story by

Paul Revere.

1647 Collar and cap of hand-made lace; one hundred and four years

old.

1648 A belt worn a hundred years ago.

1649 A walking stick made from a timber of Com. Perry's Flagship

"Lawrence." She was sunk at battle of Lake Erie in 18 13.

1650 Church Pew Banister from the Old Ship Church, Hingham,

Mass.

165 1 Hand Irons owned by Isaac Thrasher in 1810, when he was

married. He served in the 1812 war, and was a great-grand-
father of Mrs. Yeaton.

1652 Two silver salt spoons, made for Hannah Woodward, of Taun-

ton, Mass., by Harding of Boston, as part of her wedding out-
fit. She married, Feb. 3, 1780, Jeremiah Bassett (i 752-1819)
who served in the Revolution. She was a great grandmother
of Mrs. Yeaton. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Yeaton

DELIVERANCE MUNROE CHAPTER

MALDEN, MASS.

March 9, 1897

ZItrs. 3* JTtarsIjall pljtiltps, (Cljapter Hegent

Deliverance Monroe of Lexington was noted for her bravery and
services during the war of the Revolution. She assisted her brother,
Capt. John Parker, who commanded the Minute Men, in melting all

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available lead, such as cups, tankards, etc., and molding bullets from
the same, at the same time assisting and encouraging the men on to
battle. The old house is still in existence, and bears proof of the
warfare, being pierced with bullet holes.

IN CHARGE OF MISS B. FLORENCE WHITAKER

1653 Watch, old bull's-eye watch, 1775. Mrs. C. W. Atherton

1654 "King's Arm" used in the Revolution. A. H. Bicknell

1655 Vase of flowers, 150 years old.

1656 Box, love token pink box, Mrs. Morris, Portland, Me., 1770.

1657 Hearts of hair of Mr. and Mrs. Morse, 1775.

1658 Hair bracelet, once belonged to Mrs. Lucy M. Rogers.

1659 Shot bag carried by Miss Lucy Cummings' father in the

Revolution.

1660 Newspaper, Boston Gazette and Country Journal, March 12th,

1770.

1 66 1 Picture, "Love me, love me not, 1790."

1662 Mrs. Tarshley's wedding shoes, 181 2.

1663 Box, once owned by Mrs. Lucy M. Rogers, 181 2.

1665 Sampler and pictures by Mary A. Rogers. Mrs. C. A. Crowell

1666 Spoon, rat-tail silver spoon (English), 1735.

Mrs. Francis E. Dyer

1667 Commission of Samuel Phillips to collect taxes of South-

borough, Mass., in the year 1769, the ninth year of King
George III. Mrs. Angeline A. P. French

1668 Money, one third of a dollar printed by Hall & Sellers in Phila-

delphia, 1776. Miss Mary E. Foster

1669 Lace.

1670 Spoon. This spoon came over in one of the first ships, and

belonged to the Bradford family.

1 67 1 Wooden spoon, cut from a tree growing at Foster's Comer,

Tewksbury; fashioned with a jack knife by Lieut. Eleazer
Stickney of Capt. Ebenezer Hamden's Company, Col.
Bridges' Regiment. It did good service from the battle of
Bunker Hill to the end of the war. Mrs. Lucy D. Kimball

1672 Silhouette of Gen. Geo. Washington, printed from plate en-

graved by William Annesly of Boston, 1 798.

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1 673 Pewter platter from Royal House, Medford, Mass., 150 years

old.

1674 Pair of old silver candlesticks, 1765. From old Fay House,

Broadway, N. Y.

1675 Slippers worn at the time of the Revolution.

1676 Wine cooler with crest used by William Lemon, 1776, Lemon

House, Salem.

1677 Inlaid box once used by Capt. Eleazer Giles of Beverly, 1774.

1678 Copper pot from the house on Charles St., Boston, 1725.

1679 Pewter tureen with crest of Lemon family, 150 years old.

1680 China mug. Came over from China in the ship Hamilton,

Capt. Wm. Martain, among the first to bring in a cargo of
tea in the port of Boston after the big "Tea Party" in Bos-
ton. The ship Hamilton sailed from Boston in 181 5 and
returned in 1821. Mrs. Thomas B. Reed

1 68 1 A candle stick brought over from England in 1632.

Mrs. Benj. A. Walker

JOSIAH BARTLETT CHAPTER

AMESBURY, MASS.

June 6f 1896

TXlxs. 3* ©♦ Perkins, Cljapter Hegent

Josiah Bartlett was the fifth in descent of Richard, the emigrant to
Newbury in 1635. He was bom in Amesbury and his monument bears
this inscription — "Patriot, Scholar, Statesman." A delegate to the
Continental Congress; a signer of the Declaration of Independence;
with Stark at Bennington ; a member of the Convention which ratified
the Constitution of the United States; Chief Justice; President and
first Governor of New Hampshire.

1682 Pharaphase on Job. 1700.

1683 Piece of wood from the house of Josiah Bartlett.

1684 Old papers of the Revolutionary War.

1685 Collar made by a granddaughter of Capt. John Currier.

Miss Sarah Bartlett

1686 Shawl, 1797. Mrs. H. W. Batchelder

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1 687 Pocket book worked by Nancy Osgood Hackett

1688 Pocket book worked by Elizabeth Gee Colby in 1761.

1689 Piece of Frigate "Alliance" built for Continental Congress by

William Hackett in 1778 on the banks of the Merrimac River
and the first service of this ship was to convey Lafayette to
his home. Miss Annah £. Colby

1690 Piece of "Old Linen " spun by Sophia Knowlton in 1780.

1 691 Silver spoon belonging to Capt Augustus Stanton.

Mrs. Lucy T. Gray
1692-3 Two pewter tumblers.
1 694-6 Two pewter platters — porringer.
1697 Cotton and linen christening blanket
1 698-1 700 Three pieces of old fashioned chintz.

1 701 Infantas shirt.

1702 Sampler. Mrs. R. B. Hawley

1703 Commission of Capt John Currier in the Colonial War at Lake

George, 1759.

1 704 Photograph of the order given to Capt. John Currier to march

to Concord, 1775.

1705 Photograph of Capt Currier's invitation to dine with Gen.

Washington.

1706 A pair of corsets made a century ago.

Mrs. James Hume

1707 English Prayer Book printed in the first part of the eighteenth

century. Used by a Keniston. Carrie W. Keniston

PHOEBE FOXCROFT PHILLIPS CHAPTER

ANDOVER, MASS.

November 4, J895

ZUrs. IDtUiam ZHarlanb, Cljapter Hegent

Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips was the youngest daughter of Hon. Francis
Foxcroft of Cambridge and wife of his honor, Samuel Phillips, LL. D.
During her husband's absence on affairs of State she carried on all his
large business and town interests. She was with others founder of the
Andover Theological Seminary in 1808. Her biographer quotes, " Sir,
she has the manners of a court and the piety of a convent."

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IN CHARGE OF MISS FLORENCE A. PARKER

1 708 Bill of the Town of Lexington for its proportion of the repairs on

the great bridge in Cambridge, Nov. 11, 1774.

1709 Cash account kept at Governors Island, Boston Harbor, April,

I772» to Feb., 1773, known also as Fort Warren and Fort
Winthrop.

1 710 Bill ; Commonwealth, town, county and beef tax of Governors

Island, Aug. 31, 1781.

171 1 Proclamation by Robert Cochran, Harbor Master as to the rules

to be obeyed by all pilots, masters or commanders of vessels
in Charlestown Harbor, Oct. 4, 1783.

1 712 Log-book of Capt. Thos. Perkins, 1783, contains many names,

among others Isaac Giddings, a Revolutionary soldier.

1 713 Tax bill of Capt Thomas Perkins, 1786.

1 714 Clearance papers of the Schooner "Two Brothers" — Capt

Thomas Perkins, loaded with lumber, fish, beef, N. E. rum,
and hoops, Salem, May 17, 1788.

1 71 5 Decree for Alimony ; in reply to a petition from Joseph Gris-

wold, father of Elizabeth Hildreth, in behalf of his daughter
to James Patterson, Esq., Maj. Gen. of his Majesty's forces
and commandant of New York, etc. This petition was re-
ferred to a committee of three, each party to choose one, and
these two a third. It was decreed that the said Elizabeth
should have sixty pounds per annum paid so long as she
should remain unmarried and seventy pounds per annum for
the maintenance of her children until the son should reach the
age of 14 years and each of the daughters the age of 17 years.
1780. Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. (Whipple) Abbott

1716 Silver porringer, 1745.

171 7 Ivory fan brought from China in 1805 by Henry Abbot of An-

dover, importer and trader.

1 718 Wedding shoes 1776, of Phoebe Abbot who married Capt.

Henry Abbot

1 719 Wedding shoes of Judith Folansbee who married Henry Abbot

Miss Charlotte S. Abbot

1 720 Tea cannister used in 1 788.

1 72 1 Goldsmith's scales used in the i8th century; afterwards on voy-

ages to India ; the table of values on the lid bears date 1793.

Miss Ellen J. Abbott

1722 Deed of land to George Abbot from Gov. Simeon Bradstreet,

1663. George Abbot, Maiden, Mass.

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1723 Silver spoon originally owned by Henry Holt who had the

spoon made from two English crowns.

Mrs. James Alfred (Jones) Abbott

1724 Candle snuffers, known to be very old. John B. Abbott

1725 Sugar bowl owned by Sarah Abbot, founder of Abbot Academy.

1726 Pink silk skirt worn on the wedding day of Ruth Dickson who

married George Abbot.

1727 Very old wine glass.
1727a Tax bills of 1792.

1728 Johnson's Dictionary owned by Samuel Abbot, 1746.

1 729 Silver pitcher owned by Sarah Abbot .

1730 Porringer owned by Sarah Abbot. John L. Abbot

1 73 1 Coat of arms of Farrington family thought to be 200 years old.

Mr. Joseph Abbot

1732 Tea board.

1733 Watch 150 years old; carried by Moses Bailey through the

Revolutionary War. Mrs. Moses B. (Dowding) Abbott

1734 Slippers worn by Mercy Hoar, who married Samuel Farrar at

Lincoln 1772.

1735 Book, Child's Instructor, printed 1793 ; presented by the author

to Samuel Farrar.

1736 Sermon preached at the funeral of Madame Phoebe Foxcroft

Phillips.

1737 Journal of Congress, 1776.

1738 Brooch, worn by Madame Phoebe Foxcroft Phillips until her

death, given by her to Samuel Farrar, Esq.

Mrs. Sereno T. (Sarah F.) Abbott

1739 01^ wills and papers. Stephen E. Abbott

1740 Quilt in patriotic design, belonged to Susanna Lamson who

married in 1779 Andrew Kettell of Charlestown, Mass. The
quilt has these words, **Where Liberty dwells, there is my
country, etc." This was evidently one of the first as it was a
part of the wedding outfit See No. 2105.

1 741 Wedding slippers of Mrs. Andrew Kettell.

1742 Engraved glass tea caddy of Mrs. Andrew Kettell, thought to be

very old.

1743 Illustrated Bible, published in 1707 containing family record of

Andrew Kettell.

1744 Cream pitcher of china preserved with great care as an heirloom

in 1800 by Mrs. Andrew Kettell.

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1745 Wedding slippers of Esther Kettell daughter of Susanna and

Andrew Kettell, who married in 1807 Enoch Hunt. Loaned
by her daughter.

1746 Coat of arms of Abbot family owned by Samuel Abbo

an importer and trader in Boston from 1753 until the
Revolution when he returned to Andover. He married widow
Sarah Kneeland (1727-18 16) but left no children. He doubt-
less procured this when in England. Most of his property,
with the consent of his wife, was given and devised to the An-
dover Theological Seminary of which he was a founder.

Mr. and Mrs. William (Hunt) Abbot

1 747 Order of arrangements for the reception of the President at An-

dover, undated, but doubtless that of George Washington.

1748 Military Commission of Timothv Abbot as ist Lieutenant, 1782.

Samuel H. Bailey

1 749 Trencher Boards, original owner Sarah Baker.

1750 Powder horn marked 1754. Original owner Timothy Ballard.

George F. Baker

1 75 1 Book, "Reflections on the Seven Days of the Week." Pub-

lished in Boston 1804, presented to Miss Sarah Hickson
Harding. Mrs. Josephine F. (Harding) Baldwin

1752 Baptismal mitts worn by the ten children of Hezekiah Ballard.

1753 Book, Remarkables of Increase Mather, Boston, 1724.

1754 Piece of the wedding dress of Pomp Lovejoy's wife. Pomp was

the negro servant of Capt. Wm. Love joy, who had a cabin
near Pomp's Pond, and " made 'lection cake and beer for the
delectation of voters' palates on town meeting days." Pomp's
Pond is one of the finest specimens of a " kettle hole " known
in this vicinity and in connection with " Indian Ridge " has
made Andover a favorite resort of geologists.

1755 Handkerchief with Washington's picture, made in the last

century.
I T$(i Yellow handkerchief containing the Declaration of Independence,
the coat of arms of the thirteen colonies and revolutionary
scenes.

1 757 Package of Ames's Almanacks and Essex Almanacks, 1 762-1 793.

1758 Book, Watt's Lyrics, presented by Madame Phoebe Phillips to

Phoebe Abbot, wife of Capt. Joshua Ballard.

1759 Book, Introduction to the Latin tongue. (Cheever's accidence

Abbridg'd). Boston 1724. Belonged to Dea. Hezekiah Bal-
lard in 1730 ; who wrote in it " if i dont larn this Book i must
be—."

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1760 Royal American Magazine, 1775, one number containing article
on making saltpetre, doubtless carefully read by the Andover
patriots, who were interested in the Phillips Powder Mill, the
first in Massachusetts to furnish powder for the Continental
cause. The Mass. Spy says on May 31, 1776, "The public
may rely on it as a fact that there has been made at the pow-
der mill in Andover, within diese six weeks past, about one
thousand pounds weight of good gunpowder per week. The
Powder Mill at Stoughton will begin to go in a few days." In
corroboration, Prof. Winthrop writes, May 23, 1 776, " Last
week I was at the powder mill in Andover. They go briskly
on and turn out, as they told me, twelve hundred pounds per
week, and shall soon turn out considerably more." This mill
was run day and night, including Sundays. See Miss Bailey's
Historical Sketches, pages 342-349. Miss Mary A. Ballard

1761-70 Autograph specimens of penmanship by students in Phillips
Academy, Andover, 1 790-1 799, Amos Blanchard, Writing
Master. George Lee, Beverly. Thomas Robinson, Portland.
William Leach, Beverly. Stephen Longfellow, Gorham (Har-
vard 1798). Timothy P. Penny, Roxbury. Timothy Foster
Rogers, Tewkesbury, (Harvard 1802). Benjamin Ames,
Andover, (Harvard 1803). John White, Concord, (Harvard
1805). Henry Ingersoll, Salem. Edward B. Coakley, Bahama
Islands. C. F. P. Bancroft, Principal Phillips Academy

1 77 1 Wedding slippers worn by Miss Eunice Berry in 181 2.

Mrs. J. W. (Clement) Berry

1772 Picture of Old Red House (the Abbot House) at Andover, Mass.

Built in 1750.

1773 Hymn Book used at South Parish Church, Andover, Mass.

The church was founded in 1709, Rev. Samuel Phillips,
Pastor. The same version of hymns was used nearly 90 years
after. Mrs. Charles C. (Holt)Blunt

1774 Glass cup plate. Mrs. Benjamin (Burr) Brown

1775 Mourning sampler in memory of Miss Elizabeth Green, made by

her daughter, M. A. Greene. Miss Alice Buck

1776 Paper heart brought from England before the Revolution.

Mrs. S. J. (Sheldon) Bucklin

1777 Sampler worked by Mary S. Farnum, a granddaughter of Ben-

jamin Famum. Mrs. James P. (Jenkins) Butterfield

1778 Watch chain knitted with beads in 1750.

Mrs. Robert (Loring) Callahan

1779 Book ; one volume of the third edition of the Septuagint, and

the first published by the Protestants. Strassburg, 1526.

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1780 Book; The Salvation of all men strictiy examined, Dr. Jonathan

Edwards, a reply to Dr. Charles Chauncy, Pastor of the first
church, Boston, published in 1790. Belonged to David Hale
of Coventry, Conn., brother of Nathan Hale, the spy. David
Hale, whose autograph is in the book, died in 1822. He was
also a brother of Rev. Enoch Hale ; Dr. Edward Everett Hale
is a descendant.

1 78 1 Piece of brick from the chimney of Elder Brewster's, Duxbury,

Mass.

1782 Stone from the spring on the Myles Standish place at the foot of

Captain's Hill, Duxbury, Mass. Rev. C. C. Carpenter

1783 Old Colonial watch of silver in perfect running order.

1784 Watch fob with agate on one side, on the reverse side, gold and

silver basket of flowers carved with a crystal. A relic of an
old English family. Charles L. Carter

1785 Mustard spoon belonging to Ruth Butterfield.

1786 Teaspoon, belonged to gr. gr. grandmother of loaner.

Miss Elizabeth Clough

1787 Towel, the flax for which was combed, spun and woven by

Hannah (Harris) Town.

Mrs. James H. (Town) Cochrane

1788 Sampler of 1776.

1789 Book :" Sensible Thoughts on the State of Religion in New

England," by Charles Chauncy, Pastor of the First Church
of Christ in Boston. Published in 1743.

1790 Gold beads, original owner. Miss Elizabeth Foster.

Mrs. John Nelson (Poor) Cole

1 791 Specimen of handwriting of Joseph Stevens, when in Phillips

Academy, Andover, in 1790. Afterwards Maj. Joseph Stevens
of the South Parish, Andover.

Mrs. Daniel (Holt) Cummings

1792 Autograph letter of Andrew Jackson.

1793 Original muster and pay roll of Capt. John Adams Co., from

Sept 26 to Nov. 6, 1777.

Wm. J. Dale, M. D-, North Andover

1794 Sampler worked by Ruth Davis, who married Stephen Poor of

Hancock, N. H., 1795. Miss Abbie W. Davis

1795 Augustine's Confessions, MCCCCLXXV, small 4to, pages not

numbered, Latin type.

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1796 Book, Harmonica Sacra. A compilation of Psalm and Hymn

Tunes, collected from the most celebrated European masters,
as published in the different London editions by Thomas
Butts; to which are added several select pieces from Green &
Handel. Andover. Printed and published by Flagg & Gould.

1 797 Vetus Testament|um, ex versione S eptuaginta I nterpretum,

MDCCIX. A thick 4to of 1326 pages Greek text, with copi-
ous notes, bound in parchment.

1798 Mikrokosmos. A little description of the great world. Aug-

mented and revised by Peter Heylyn. Mart, Epig. 4, Lib. I.
Aethereas lascure auxis volitare per aurae I, fuge ; sed poteras
tutior esse domi. Oxford. Printed by John Lichfield and
William Tomer, and to be sold by W. Tomer and T. Huggins,
An. Dom. 1625. Out of 812 pages, 40 only are devoted to
America.

1799 Book. Hebrew grammar without points, by Prof. Moses Stuart-

Published in Andover by Flagg & Gould, 1813. It was at this
press and under the influence of Prof. Stuart that the printing
of Oriental languages was begun, and there were at Andover
types for eleven Eastem languages. Prof. Moses Stuart him-
self set much of the type for this book. Warren F. Draper

1800 Ring worn by Rose Coburn, wife of Titus Cobum. The ring

bears what is thought to be the word **Assurance." It is sup-
posed to have been presented to her at the time she was freed.

Mrs. Eliza R. Flanders

1 801 Commission of Miles Flint, Gent., as First Lieut in the 7th

Regt. of Militia, County of Middlesex, May 31, 1776.

1802 Proprietors lay out of land to Charles Furbush.

1803 Resolve of the General Court, Jan. 22, 1796, in regard to Capt.

Charles Furbush's estate, a soldier of the French and Indian
War, and an officer in the Revolutionary War.

1804 Inventories of Capt. Charles Furbush. George E. Flint

1805 Wooden boot-jack owned by Thomas Houghton of Phillips &

Houghton, paper manufacturers at Andover, 1789.
1 806-1 807 Ring and pin containing hair and monograms of Thomas
and Sarah Houghton, date of ring 1785.

1808 Writing paper manufactured at Andover by Phillips & Hough-

ton in 1790.

1809 Calico bag, 1775.

1 8 10 Pocket book and bank bills of Jonathan Abbot, bom 1740. A

Lexington alarm man.

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i8ii Piece of wedding dress of Dinah, wife of Pompey Lovejoy.
" They were born slaves but died free." See No. 1754.

1 81 2 Silver teapot thought to have belonged to the King family of

Danvers.

1813 Part of wedding outfit of Hannah Russell, married in 1801.

1 814 One piece black and white china tea set, originally owned by

Hannah Russell, married in 1801.

181 5 Tea caddy, originally owned by Charlotte Houghton.

Mrs. N. Farrington (Harding) Flint

1 8 16 Silver tea spoons. Maker, Boyer.

181 7 Commission of Amos Foster appointing him lieutenant, dated

1 818 Revolutionary claim granting pension to Amos Foster.

1819 Book, "The Constitution of the State of Massachusetts and that

of the United States; with President Washington's Farewell
Address," printed in Boston, 1805.

1820 SnufE box owned by Mr. Amos Foster.

1 82 1 Knee buckles.

1822 Bull's eye watch and chain ; original owner Mr. Amos Foster.

Frank M. Foster

1823 Apothecary scales, bought by Rev. Jonathan French, who had

acted as army surgeon at Castle William, in 1773, and used by
him in his early service as a physician among his people.

1824 "Perkins Points," belonged to Rev. Jonathan French. A famous

panacea in his time.

1825 Silver teaspoon owned by Rev. Jonathan and Mrs. Abigail French.

Miss Lucy A. French

1826 Manuscript singing book used in the South Parish Church, An-

dover, bears the inscription, "Enoch Frye, Apr. 20, 1799." It
contains "An anthem in memory of his Excellency, John
Hancock, Esq., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the
Commonwealth of Mass., by Dr. Rogerson, composed for the
funeral of the deceased. Copied off and sang at the South
Parish in Andover, Jan. 12, 1800, in condolence sacred to Gen.
Washington, deceased. Washington is no more. How are
the mighty fallen."

1827 Discharge paper of Peter Lovejoy, a soldier of the nth Mass.

Regiment, dated at West Point, Dec. 1780.

1828 Dictionary containing old maxims, bought at auction by Mr.

Theophilus Frye of Andover, 1710.

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1829 Deed from John Chandler to William Lovejoy, dated Oct 30

1704.

1830 Deed from John Lovejoy, to his son William Lovejoy, dated

April 6, 1683.

1 83 1 Deed of meadow land, commonly called "Little Hope" from

Francis Faulkner to William Lovejoy, dated Apr. 26, 1687.
Dudley Bradstreet, Thomas Barnard, Elizabeth Barnard, wit-
nesses. P. Fophen Sewell, Clerk.

1832 Petition for guardianship. Petition of Timothy Hoult that Wil-

liam Lovejoy of Andover be appointed his guardian dated
Dec. 26, 1698. Hon. Jonathan Comin, Esq., Judge of Probate
of wills at Salem.

1833 Lay out of land. Parcel of land laid out to Moses Haggott,

Apr. 23, 1 718. Stephen Osgood, John Frie, Ephraim Foster,
Committee.

1834 Paper of guardianship appointment of Joshua Lovejoy as guar-

dian of James Parker, by John Choate, at Ipswich, Dec. 26,
1763. Oscar A. Frye, Boston

1835 Cup and wineglass, owned by Sarah Converse, wife of Jeremiah

Goldsmith.

1836 Linen woven by Elizabeth Davis, wife of Joseph Converse of

Bedford, Mass.

1837 Mug presented to Hannah B. Goldsmith by her brother, William

Goldsmith, on his return from the war of 18 12.

Miss H. Elizabeth Giddmgs

1838 Sampler worked by Polly Clark in 1807.

1839 Wedding ring of Lucretia Cornel, married 1787.

Mrs. Frank E. (Blood) Gleason

1840 Silver teaspoon, about 150 years old. It belonged first to Sally

Bacon, gr. gr. grandmother, Sarah Bacon Gleason gr. grand-
mother; Elizabeth Gleason Goldsmith grandmother, Elizabeth
Goldsmith, aunt of owner. Now owned by

Miss Bessie P. Goldsmith

1 841 Proclamation, a Brief for a charitable contribution given by

James Bowdoin, Gov. of Massachusetts, Apr. 28, 1787.

1842 Proclamation given by William Shirley, Gov. of Massachusetts,

July 2, 1746.

1843 Proclamation given by Gov. Francis Bernard of Massachusetts,

Nov. 7, 1 761.
1843a Proclamation given by Thomas Hutchinson, Gov. of Mass ,
Oct. 28, 1773.

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1844 A Commission given to Nathaniel Green, Gent, by Jonathan

Belcher, Esq., Captain General and Governor-in-chief in and
over his Majesty's Province of the Mass. Bay in New Eng-
land. July 30, 1739. E- W* Greene, No. Andover

1845 Proclamation given by S. Phips, Gov. of Mass. July 10, 1756.

1846 A deed given in the 12th year of the reign of Queen Anne of

Rumney marsh in the township of Boston, Jan. 28, 1 714-15.

Miss A. M. Greene, No. Andover

1847 Willofjabez Hay ward.

1848 Old paper.

1849 Petition of Robert Hayward for a bridlepath leading from An-

dover to Middleton.

1850 Deed of 1757.

1851 Deed of 1769. Henry A. Hayward

1852 One of the service of silver tumblers " presented by the

citizens of Boston to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry**
after the battle on Lake Erie, Sept 10, 181 3. Loaned by his
gr. granddaughter. Miss Annie Perry Hincks

1853 Razor Case, chiseled from a block of wood by Nathaniel Holt,

Jr. Bears the inscription "N. H. Jr. 1797." John M. Holt

1854 Cane of Capt. Joshua Holt of Revolutionary fame. This cane

was always carried by him to the Legislature during his 23
years of service. Jonathan E. Holt

1855 New Hampshire Sentinel, published at Keene, N. H., Nov. 9,

1805. Contains an article with a request from Grand Lodge
of Mass. to Mrs. George Washington for a lock of Washing-
ton's hair, and also her reply. Original owner Eben Carpen-
ter, Keene, N. H. Mrs. Hurlburtt, Boxford

1856 Inkstand, used in Revolutionary times.

1857 Clasp knife, blade five inches long, handle six and one half

inches long, used by Maj. Samuel Johnson in the Revolu-
tionary war. James E. Johnson
1858-59 Silver Calendar Watch and hair chain. Watch has four
dials, known to have been owned by John Johnson, bom 171 2,
and it is thought to be much older. The chain made of
family hair is still older.

Miss Mildred Johnson, Medford

i860 Memorial piece done with a pen by Dorcas Dane in 1803.

l36i Memorial Piece done with a pen in 1809 by Dorcas Dane.

Miss Elmira Jones

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1 862 Silver spoon, 1700. Mrs H. Bradford Lewis

1863 The Boston Post-Boy and Advertiser. Dated Boston, Nov.

14, 1768. Miss Emma J. Lincoln

1864 Pewter mug and breast pin, very old. Mrs. John R. Loring

1865 Silver mug made by Abijah Northey.

1866 Silver tablespoon made by Abijah Northey. Abraham Marland

1867 Silver tankard, thought from family docxmients to be a Com-

munion cup, made by B. Burt.

1868 Fire Bag of Abijah Northey of Salem, Mass. Loaned by his gr.

grandson. George Abbott Marland

1869 Mourning ring inscribed "S. Hastie ob. 2d. Apr. 1781 AE 27."

A crystal casket with skeleton outlined inside, forms the sig-
net. Miss Helen Marland

1870 Manuscripts, Commission No. 9 of Samuel King, Capt in the

loth Mass. Regiment, dated Sept. 29, 1779, "to take rank as
such from the 8th day of May 1776," given by Congress of
the U. S. of America, signed by Samuel Huntington, Presi-
dent. Ben Stoddert, Sect, of war.

1 87 1 Certificate of death on Nov. 7, 1780, of Maj. Samuel King, who

was Aide de Camp to the late Maj. General the Baron De-
Kalb. Dated Annapolis, Md., Nov. 10, 1780. Signed Wm.
Hyde, Isaac McHard, and the physician, James Murray.

1872 Manuscripts; Administration papers.

1873 Buckle of Abijah Northey, Senior. Mary King Marland

1874 Silver pepper box made by Paul Revere.

1875-81 A collection of three tablespoons and four teaspoons, of the
last century or older. .

1882 Card table with corners " to put up a sixpence to make the game

a little interesting." Made and owned by David Northey
a pewterer and goldsmith of Salem.

1883 Napoleon medal Battle of Marengo, 1800. Engraved by An-

drieu — a present to Capt. Abijah Northey of Salem.

1884 Chair originally owned by Lady Wentworth of New Hampshire.

1885 Soldier's letter from Charles King to his brother. Mar. 14, 1779.

He says, in relation to an affair of a commission in case he
re-enlists, "But if I should I would not do it under a Commis-
sion." * I act at present as Sergt. Major and draw Cornet's
pay which is 26 dollars, two-thirds.'

Mr. and Mrs. William (Abbott) Marland

1886 Book; "The Poor Man's Help and the Young Man's Guide,"

by William Burkitt, Dedham, England, 1693.

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1 887 Picture of Deliverance Parkman's home, Salem, Mass. Built

1670, A. D., taken down in 1834 ; near corner of Sumner and
Essex Streets. Mrs. Wm. S. (Northey) Marland

1888 Cup and saucer, white with blue border, from 150 to 200 years

old. Original owner Eunice Berry Howe of Middleton,
mother of Esquire Howe of the General Court.

1889 Silver teaspoon dated about 1750. Original owner E. Porter.

Mrs. Angelina Matthews, Boxford

1890 Sermons (i 779-1 789) of Rev. William Fessenden, first minister

of Fryeburg, District of Maine. Fryeburg was granted to
Gen. Joseph Frye of Andover for services in French and In-
dian War. He probably listened to these sermons.

1 89 1 Candle stick of the last century used for a tea table.

Mrs. James H. (Griswold) Merrill

1892 Sampler worked by Betsey Gould in 1804. (i 793-1827).

Mrs. Frank H. (Howe) Messer

1893 Tea tray. A wedding present to Sarah Pierepont, wife of Presi-

dent Jonathan Edwards.

1894 Cornice; woodwork from the First Andover Theo. Sem. Chapel

1895 Manuscript sermon by President Jonathan Edwards, written on

scraps of paper and bound together. These scraps were the
refuse from the paper used by his daughters, who made fans to
eke out their living.

1896 Beza's New Testament, Cambridge, Eng., 1643. "Dr. Increase

Mather had this book in his hand during the morning recita-
tion of his grandson Byles, when he was seized with that
apopletic deliquim which in the end proved his death." (Note
on the fly-leaf). It contains also autographs of subsequent
owners. Dr. Mather Byles and Dr. Eliphalet Pearson.

Rev. Edwards A. Park, D.D. LL. D.

1897 Blue silk skirt worn by Sarah Houghton when she was pre-

sented at Court previous to 1795.

1898 Sampler worked by Mary Barr of Salem in 1803.

Miss Florence A. Parker

1899 Photograph of Gen. Enoch Poor taken from the painting by

Gen. Kosciusko. The original picture is in the Cilley family
of New Hampshire. General Kosciusko made the first sketch
on the fly-leaf of a hymn book in church. Enoch Poor was of
a distinguished family of Andover and served in French and
Indian war as well as the Revolution and died in service.

Edward P. Poor, Lawrence

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1900 Receipt of money of Thomas Poor, Jr., to Asa Abbot for pay-

ment of $53.00 due men for learning to train for French and
Indian War, dated 1755.

1901 Very old bracelet

1902 Lafayette badge worn at memorial service in honor of Lafayette,

1834. Mr. and Mrs. George H. (Marland) Poor

1903 Baby shoes 130 years old, they were the first shoes ever worn

by Miss Lois Phelps who married Capt. Isaac Blunt.

1904 Scales for weighing money. Owned by Capt Isaac Blunt of

the Andover artillery. Mrs. Mary A. (Stanley) Richards

1905 Almanack. Date 1785. Mrs. Darius (Famum) Richardson

1906 Sugar tongs captured by a privateer from Gloucester in 1775 by

an ancestor of the loaner^ Miss Alice Rogers

1907 Coat of Arms of the Franklin family.

1908 Coat of Arms of the McGregor family.

1909 Very old slippers. ' Col. and Mrs. George (Aiken) Ripley
191 o Coat of Arms of Marquis Comwallis, recently found on a book

plate in a volume of Lord Bacon*s works printed in 1658.
This was probably the General, Earl Comwallis, of the Revo-
lution.

191 1 Picture. The first fight in Congress, 1798; published in Phila-

delphia a few days after the affray, the participants being
Matthew Lyon of Vermont and Roger Griswold of Connecti-
cut Frame of wood from the old Phillips* mansion House.

Rev. William L. Ropes

1 91 2 Silver pepper box made in England over 200 years ago. Came

from the Cushing family through Mary Cushing, Job Cushing
Stone to Mr. John Cushing Sears.

1913 Silver cup made in England over 200 years ago. Came from

the Cushing family through Mary Cushing and Job Cushing
Stone, to the present owner.

1 91 4 Engagement ring, belonged to Rebecca Johnson.

191 5 Silver stock buckle, original owner Mr. Nathan Barker.

1 91 6 Piece of wedding dress of Elizabeth Barker wife of Lieut Abra-

ham Poor of the Revolutionary war.

1 91 7 Bone pie marker carved from a bone with a pocket knife by a

prisoner of the War of 181 2.

191 8 Silver tea spoon maker I. B. Original owner Mary Poor pre-

vious to 1799.

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1 91 9 Photograph of commission of Abraham Poor in the Revolution.

1920 Silver teaspoon, maker T. P. Original owner Sarah Holt, date

previous to 1788.

1 92 1 Silver tea spoon, marked I. B. maker. Original owners, Samuel

and Susanna Barker, date 1766.

1922 Silver table spoon, marked I. B. maker. Original owners Sam-

uel and Susanna Barker, date about 1766.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. (Johnson) Sears

1923 Book, Charter granted to the inhabitants of Massachusetts Bay,

Boston, 1759.

1924 Silver tea spoon. Miss E. M. E. Sanborn

1925 Wafers owned by an officer of the Revolution.

Mrs. David (Hay ward) Shaw

1926 Autograph letter of Lafayette, dated Paris, August i, 181 5, to

President Madison, given by Mrs. D. P. Madison, wife of
President James Madison to Rev. Luther H. Sheldon, De-
cember 7, 1838. Mrs. S. H. (Flagg) Sheldon

1927 Rapier of Lieut. Ebenezer Peabody, a minute man at Bunker

Hill, and wounded October 7, 1777, at Saratoga.

1928 Letter; antograph letter of Samuel Osgood, "Board of Treas-

ury, February 20, 1786." The letter is also signed by Walter
Livingston and Arthur Lee and addressed to Thomas Har-
wood, Esq., Commissioner of Loan Office, State of Maryland.
Samuel Osgood was fifth in descent from the second settler of
Andover, John Osgood of Andover, England. During the
Revolution he was Andover^s most distinguished citizen, be-
ing State Senator, representative to the Provincial and Conti-
nental Congress, first Commissioner of the Treasury, and after
his removal to New York, the first Postmaster General.

1929 Revolutionary side arm. Sam D. Stevens, North Andover

1930 Tinder box with tinder.

193 1 Folding knife and fork, carried by a Johnson in the Revolution.

Mr. Samuel Otis Swain, Wakefield

1932 Porringer, belonged to Elizabeth Barnard, wife of Rev. Samuel

Phillips of Andover.

1933 Spoon, belonging to Phoebe Foxcroft, wife of Judge Samuel Phil-

lips of Andover. Miss Julia P. Tompkins, Lawrence

1934 Miniature of Ebenezer Pemberton, LL. D., Principal of Phil-

lips Academy, Andover; he also taught in Plainfield, Conn.,
Billerica and Boston. Accumulating no property, he was paid
an annuity in his old age by his former pupils as a token of
their gratitude.

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1 935 Ozk Gavel, made from the wood of the first Phillips Academy,

erected in Andover in 1778. This building was originally a
carpenter^s shop, and after its abandonment and removal by
Phillips Academy, became the home of a revolutionary sol-
dier. Afterwards partially torn down and moved to a cross
road from Salem to Main. Destroyed by fire in 1879, being
the property of the late William Smart

Trustees of Phillips Academy

1936 Lafayette medal, belonged to Charles Moody of West New-

bury.

1937 Continental money two-thirds of a dollar.

Mrs. Ashley (Hoyt) Whipple

1938 Towel, woven by Phebe Vose Worthley of Antrim, N. H.

1939 Book-Sermons, owned by Stephen Barker (thought to be the son

of Richard Barker), one of the first settlers of Andover,
Mass. An ancestor of the loaner.

1940 Sampler, worked about 1810 by Miriam Worthley.

Miss Phebe M. Worthley

1 941 Sword owned by Aaron Sawyer, carried in the war of 18 12.

1942 Almanack, 1777, belonged to Mrs. Molly Flint

Mrs. Burnham S. (Sawyer) White

Pictures, manuscripts and relics, relating to commercial and naval

history, with special reference to shipping interests. Selected

from the private collections of Capt. John C. Crowinshield.

MEMORANDA OF THE WAR OF 1812.
The first prize brought iftto Salem was by the privateer Jefferson,
built as a yacht in 1804, converted into a privateer in 181 2. The Amer-
ica captured twenty-six prizes; the John and Alexander, twenty; the
Diomede seventeen, making a total of sixty-four prizes captured by the
firm of Captain George Crowinshield and Sons, and Captain Benjamin
Crowinshield.

1943-4 Two English engravings, 1737. "The two Friends" and

" The Love of the Grove."
1945-6 Engravings, colored. Winter scene. Female dressed in furs

for skating. Published according to Act of Parliament, Jan.

1745. Originally belonged to the estate of Jacob and Hannah

Carlton whose daughter married a Crowninshield.
1947 Engraving, London, Mar. ist, 1781, entitled Naval Architecture,

line of battle ships on River Thames (has old style lanterns

at stern.) A good representation of English war ships

during the Revolutionary period.

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194^ Engraving, Massacre by the English of the American prisoners
of the war at Dartmoor prison 6th of April, 1815, by the
Somersetshire militia (peace had been declared).

1949-50 Engraving of the East Church, Salemt Also engraving of
the interior. Parson Diamon preached there fifty years. Dr.
Wm. Bentley, forty years.

1 95 1 Silhouette. Dr. Wm. Bentley. Graduated at Harvard 1777*

A tutor three years. A colleague of Parson Diamon, an
old school theologian of stem and imposing dignity. Rev.
Mr. Bentley introduced more liberal views.

1952 Ship Bellisarius of Salem, built 1793, made voyages down to

18 10. George C. & Sons owners.

1953 Ship America No. 2 bought in the Isle of France 1795.

This was the ship that brought the first elephant to this
country, Jacob C. Commander. Elephant landed in N. Y.,
Apr. 20, 1 796 and was sold for ten thousand dollars.

1954 Ship America No. 4 built 1804, made India voyages to war of

181 2, then converted into a privateer. Made five cruises,
captured twenty-six British vessels and realized one million,
five hundred thousand dollars from prizes captured.

1955 Brig. Diomede of Salem, captured in the war of 181 2 returning

from an India voyage, with valuable cargo. Had she got safe
to port the cargo would have brought $150,000. John C, owner.

1956 Ship Fame made a famous voyage to Cochin, China, under

Capt. Briggs. Account of voyage published in Essex County
History.

1957 Book of navigation began 17th day of July, 1787, William Carl-

ton instructor, Salem. Left off Sept. 8, 1 787. ** John Crown-
inshield his navigation."

1958 Book of navigation, first belonged to John C, Jan. 21, 1728,

afterwards used by John C, his grandson, in 1787. A log-
book of Schooner Richard and Edward, from Salem to Isle of
France and back. Sixty-three tons and not coppered. Res-
cued a French vessel in a sinking condition and saved fifty
slaves and the crew.

1959 Journal and log-book of the 3d " Ship America," of which there

is no painting. She was bought in the Isle of France, 1795 ;
was a frigate built ship of twenty guns and belonged to the
French Navy. President John Adams commissioned her as a
privateer during the troubles with France ; this commission is,
now at the Salem Custom House. In 1802, Capt. John C
sold her at Bordeaux, France, and she was again used by the
French as a privateer against the English.

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i960 An old account book belonging to Hannah, mother of Capt.
Benj., afterwards used by the Capt on a vo3rage to India,
1 791.

1 961 Account book of the ship Bellisarius. Bengal and China, 1798 ;

also letters from Isle of France and Bourbon from John C.
Letters about the ship America from the Isle of France and
Sumatra.

1962 Log-book Brig Telemachus owned by John Crowinshield, Capt.

Penn Townsend. The following entry was made Sept 18,
1809. ** Came too in the harbor and hoisted the first Amer-
ican flag that ever flew in the Capitol of Turkey."

1963 Log-book and Journal of Privateer Diomede, John CrowinshiMd,

Commander, sailed Feb. i, 18 14, for New York. Captured a
fleet of 5 sails. Sailed for Salem having been damaged in
a severe gale, March 6th. Commander married, March 14,
18 14, and sailed on cruise, Apr. 24th. Illustrated with draw-
ings. Sailed from Salem, April 27, 18 14 — Captured twelve
prizes — including three large ships. Had several engagements
and several narrow escapes from capture, finally taken by
English Frigate and kept prisoner twelve months, to the end
of the war. One hundred and sixty-six, of all tlasses, were re-
leased on parole. Had on board when captured thirty-three
prisoners. This book contains a sprig of boxwood and a
flower, received just before sailing, and the Journal says : —
** Carried them on the cruise and kept them all the time at
Dartmouth when a prisoner, and brought them back to
Salem."

1964 Articles of Parole of prisoners, captives in war of 181 2 by

Privateer Diomede, John C., Commander. On the second
cruise paroled one hundred and sixty-six prisoners and had on
board thirty-six when Diomede was captured.

1965 Book containing letters received from Capt. Crowinshield while

a prisoner at Dartmouth prison at Halifax. War of 181 2. Also
letters written to him by his brother-in-law, Hon. Nathaniel
Silsbee; William Silsbee and others. John Crowinshield
writes to his wife Maria, Sept 25, 18 14: — " The first tears that
have been shed by me, at least for some time past, was when
my companions were sent to England ; three thousand miles
from home — the loss of the schooner was not so hard — but lay
that by."

1966 Ship's glass or telescope used in voyages in the Bellisarius, ship

America and on Cleopatra barge, 1800.

1967 An old sword brought from Constantinople 1809 in Brig. Telem-

achus..

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1968 Sword captured in the war of 1812, from English ship, taken by

the privateer Diomede. John Crowninshield, Commander.

1969 Small sword French Rapier, silver handled, ornamented inlaid

blade brought from Paris in 1804 by John C. of Salem.

1970 Small sword (Rapier) worn by John C. at the Coronation of

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1804.

1 971 Pocket book used at the Isle of France on schooner "Richard

and Edward" 1789. The brothers, George and John C. were
both there. George having gone there with the ship Wash-
ington called the " Rambler," a privateer in the Revolutionary
war. He came home in command of the schooner " Richard
and Edward," having sold the Washington for $30,000.

1972 Miniature, Capt Benj., son of Jacob and Hannah (Carlton). He

was at the battle of Bunker Hill, commander of the privateer
John and Alexander. 1 8 1 2.

1973 Silhouette of Hannah, daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Carleton)

and sister of Capt. Benj. C.

1974 Silhouette of George, son of George and Mary (Derby) C. Owner

of the famous Cleopatra barge.

1975 Manuscript book containing names of 812 residents of Salem

who, during the embargo of 1809, were supplied with bread
from the firm of Geo. C. & Sons. " Bread given to the poor
during the embargo by G — C. & Sons."

1976 Portrait of John C, merchant and ship-owner, born in Salem,

July 14, 1 771. Died at Boston April 7, 1842.

1977 Tortoise shell box containing medallion head of Napoleon with

inscription " Napoleon Empereur des Francais et roid'Italie;"
given to Capt. Benj. C. by Pauline, sister of Napoleon, 1816;
at the same time she gave him a lock of Napoleon's hair
which she cut from the head of Napoleon herself, and a mosaic
box and ring which unfortunately cannot be exhibited.

1978 Watch case, Indian bead work.

1979 An ancient painting on copper, all from Mexico.

1980 An old work of art, three hundred years old, from Spain.

1981 Tortoise shell boat brought from India, 1791, by Capt Benj. C.

1982 Woven basket

1983 Indian beads, 1800.

1984 India netting brought from India, 1796, in ship Bellisarius, John

C, commander.

1985 Wooden watch case belonged first to John C. 1722 then to Han-

nah (Carlton), mother of Capt Benj. C. then to his daughter
Hannah and granddaughter Maria and her descendants.

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1986 Piece of the wedding vest (satin) of Capt. Benj. C.

1987 Silver chatelaine, old style, belonged to Hannah, mother of

Capt. Benj. C.

1988 One pair of wooden shoes brought from India 1795 in ship Bel-

lisarius, John C, Commander.

1999 Old pocket (bone) pin case used in the last century.

2000 Snuff box (papier mache). Naval engagement represented on

the cover, belonged to John C, commander of the privateer
Diomede, war of 181 2.

2001-2 Two small Indian trunks made of India grasses representing
old style Indian trunk, used to pack silk, etc. Brought home
by Capt. Benj. 1800.

2003-4 Two ornamented metal wine coolers from Cleopatra barge.
2005-6-7 Three relics made from the wood of the old Constitution.

A barrel. A cross. Cross tipped with gold all made by an

officer of the Navy.

2008 Knee buckles.

2009 Shoe buckles.

2010 Sleeve button. All owned by Capt. Benj. C.

201 1 Shoe buckles of Mary Lambert, wife of Benj. C.

2012 Walking cane of metal with spy glass or telescope in it Be-

longed to Geo. C, merchant, ship owner and owner of the
Cleopatra barge.

2013 Turkish pole-axe, on one side a star; on the other the square

and compass — maitonic emblems. Brought from Constantino-
ple 1809 in brig Telemachus owned by John C. and commanded
by Capt. Penn Townsend.

2014 Ship carpenter's compass and dividers belonged to Retire

Becket, ship builder, and used by him in drafting several
ships including the Cleopatra barge from 1 794-1816.

2015 Small gold sleeve button. Belonged to John C, Commander

of Diomede.

2016 Silver salt spoons part of the wedding outfit of Maria, wife of

Capt. John C, married Mar. 14, 1814.

2017 Note of Invitation from President Jefferson to Jacob C. to dine

with him — Dec. 16, 1807.

2018 Book of English sermons — date 1682 -1685 -1687 -1693 -and

others, one before the Artillery Co. London, St. Luke XXII -
verse 36. " He that hath no sword let him sell his garment
and buy one."

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2019 Book of poems "An ode humbly inscribed to the Queen on the

glorious success of Her Majesty's Arms "1706. Printed 1725.
Written in imitation of Spencer's style.

2020 Scrap-book; containing old manuscripts, shipping papers, sam-

ples of India taffetas sent home in 1795 by John C, French
Passport issued at Paris, 181 5, with official seals, etc. "Essex
Registers" dated from 1776 on. The Essex Register, 1773,
gives an interesting account of the sudden and awful death of
some Salem people by the upsetting of a boat near Baker's
Island, June 17, 1773. Among the interesting papers is that
of the Essex Register, 1815: "Extra! Great News! Bona-
parte in Paris, and Re-established as Emperor of France ! ! All
Europe is again in Flames!" April 30, 181 5, gives news of
the schooner Macedonian of Portsmouth, Penn Townsend,
commander. She spoke privateer brig Scourge of N. Y.
Speaks of two American privateers in the Mediterranean, one
of which had captured twenty prizes. Capture reported of the
ship Somerset, Wm. Rogers, prize-master. Apr. 12, spoke
brig Diligence forty hours from Portland, "who informed us of
Ratification of Peace." Account of Gen. Jackson's trial at
New Orleans. Grand plan of Longwood, St. Helena, where
Napoleon lived and died a prisoner. It was the plan and
intention of Capt George Crowninshield and his brother John
to rescue Napoleon, but owing to causes beyond their control,
the final attempt was frustrated. This has been denied by
some not wholly conversant with the facts. The book also
contains a history of Hanson Posey, a slave at Washington,
who faithfully cared for his employer, the Hon. Jacob Crown-
inshield, M. C, during his last sickness in 1808. In recognition
of these services he was given money to purchase his freedom.
His brother, Capt. John Crowninshield certifies two years
later: "He has behaved with the greatest propriety — sober,
industrious, faithful, grateful, and has fulfilled every wish ex-
pected of him."'

2021 Fancy draft and naval architecture, 1800.

2022 Book, Poems, famous English authors, London, 1759 &c. Was

used by Jacob Crowninshield, master of the Ship America,
1798, name on leaf.

2023 Book, trial of the British Soldiery of 1770, Boston Massacre

(so called.)

2024 Engraving— Combat de Voygeur, lost June, 1794 — Naval bat-

tle French and English — *' Vive la libertie Vive la Repub-
lique Francaise."

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2025-6 Two books containing an account of the voyage of John C,
from Pittsburg on the Ohio to New Orleans, I815-16 in a
small boat, soon after his release from Dartmouth Prison in
Halifax.

2027 North Sea, 1787, and old charts of Isle of France, Africa, Gen-
eva, 1793. All of which were used by the Crowninshield
family in their numerous voyages, and are culled from several
thousands of letters and manuscripts.

John C. Crowninshield, Andover

GENERAL COLLECTION

IN CHARGE OF MISS H. ELIZABETH GIDDINGS
MISS ELLEN J. ABBOTT.

2028 Daguarreotype of Mrs. Betty Lincoln Pratt, third in descent

from Samuel Lincoln from whom Abraham Lincoln was
descended. Mary F. Atwood, Chelsea

2029 Sampler worked by Mary Eastabrook Smith, age nine years,

Sudbury, Mass., August 9th, 1804.

Mrs. Anna Estabrook French Anderson, Roslindale

2030 Commission of Ensign Humphrey Barrett from Sir Edmund

Andros dated 1688.

2031 Commission of Ensign Nathan Barrett of Concord from Gov.

Francis Bernard dated 1766.

2032 Commission of Capt Nathan Barrett of Concord from Gov.

Thomas Hutchinson dated 1773.

2033 Commission of Maj. Nathan Barrett of Concord from the

" Council of Massachusetts Bay " dated 1 776.

2034 Commission of Col. Nathan Barrett of Concord from the

" Council of Massachusetts Bay" dated 1779.
203s Commission of Col. Nathan Barrett of Concord from Gov. John
Hancock dated 1783.

2036 Sword of Capt Nathan Barrett, carried at battle of Concord

and Dorchester Heights. Edwin S. Barrett, S. A. R.

2037 Sword of Lieut. John Hay ward. Carried at battle of Concord

and at Bunker Hill and through the Revolution.

Mrs. Edwin S. Barrett

2038 Pair of silver salt spoons with shell ornament, gift to Mary Esta-

brook Smith of Sudbury on her marriage to Anthony Wright
of Concord. Maker of spoons, Baldwin & Jones.

Mrs. Eleanor Wright French Bates, Roslindale

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2039 Masonic pitcher of English china, brought from England by

William Moores, Jr. Made for him while Captain of the ship
"Perseverance" between 1790 and 1800. William Moores
was mate on the first ship that hoisted the American flag after
the Declaration of Peace.

2040 Silver spoon, William and Lucinda Moores. Makers name,

"Bunger " 1795.

2041 Cup, part of a set owned by John Cartwright*s family of Nan-

tucket, during the Revolution.

2042 Blue tray owned by Zacheus Hussey of Nantucket, during the

Revolution.

2043 Teaspoon. One of a set. Maker B. B. Date unknown in 1770.

2044 Silver spoon, maker G. Keeler, 1795, Cartwright Family,

Nantucket

2045 Spoon marked with Usher Coat of Arms. Maker S. N.

2046 Small dish decorated in green and with monogram W. L. M.

Belonging to set made for Wm. Moores, Jr., of Nantucket,
about 1770.

2047 Glass mug belonged to Wm. Moores, Jr., of Nantucket. Made

in England about 1790.

2048 Bowl decorated in several colors and with the monogram

W. L. M. Made in England for William Moores, Jr.

2049 Co2^t of Arms — Moores' family.

2050 Cream pitcher brought from England by Wm. Moores between

I 790-1 800.
Loaned to " Mary Warren " Chapter by Wm. M. Bates, Roxbury

2051 Printed document of June 1774 sent out to every town for sub-

scribers. Addressed in writing to "His Excellency George
Washington, Commander of all the United Troops of the
thirteen united Colonys," dated Mar. 25, 1776. It is really a
covenant to support the American Army.

Loaned to " Isaac Gardner " Chapter by Chas. K. Bolton

2052 Liquor set of Chinese porcelain — Ming D)masty.

2053 Linen tablecloth, the flax of which was spun and woven upon

the plantation of Bernard Peel, Esq., early in the century.

Mrs. C. Van D. Chenoweth. " Bancroft" Chapter

2054 Piece of a dress of Priscilla Mullen, made into a quilt.

Miss Mary L. Cobb

2055 Pitcher. Proscribed Patriot's pitcher, Liverpool, 1804. From

the Hastings House, at one time a public house or inn —
Thomaston, Me.

Mrs. Wm. H. Daniels, " Mary Warren " Chapter

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2056 Copy of Declaration of Independence with signers.

Mrs. Chas. H. Fisher, Hyde Park

2057 Commission of Thomas Rand, Jr., as Ensign in a company of

Mass. Militia. Issued by Caleb Strong, Governor Jime 15,
1 81 3. Miss Mary Rand Flanagan, Somerville

FRENCH COLLECTION OF REVOLUTIONARY AND

OTHER HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS. IN ALL-

STON HALL.

2058 Boston, Birthplace of Paul Revere built in 1668, North Square.

2059 Ja^^ica Plain, Greenough Mansion, headquarters of Gen.

Greene in 1775 and afterwards hospital for American soldiers.

2060 Boston, Gray House, or British Hospital. Prince Street, about

1750. Major Pitcaim died here.

2061 Watertown, Paul Revere House. About 1680 First Continental

notes were printed here by Paul Revere.

2062 Roxbury, Auchmuty House. 1761. The Stamp Act originated

and the Safety Committee met here. A Tory mansion confis-
cated by the government.

2063 Danvers, Collins, or "King" Hooper House. Occupied by

Francis Peabody Esq. Gen'l Gates' Headquarters before the
siege of Boston.

2064 Dorchester, Shirley Mansion, 1738.* Residence of Governors

Shirley and Eustis. Washington, Hamilton, Bup:, Franklin
and other notables were entertained here.

2065 Cambridge, Holmes House, 1725. Birthplace of Oliver Wendell

Holmes. Headquarters of American officers during the siege
of Boston. Battle of Bunker Hill was planned here.

2066 Lexington, Munroe Tavern. Headquarters of Lord Percy, Apr.

I9» 1775.

2067 Lexington, Clark House, 1695 and [734. Associated with John

Hancock and Samuel Adams during Paul Revere's midnight
ride.

2068 Concord, Old Manse, 1765. Home of Rev. Wm. Emerson,

Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

2069 Sudbury, Wayside Inn. Old Oak. Made famous by Long-

fellow in " Tales of a Wayside Inn."

2070 Boston, Interior of Christ Church built in 1723, on the steeple of

which, it is claimed, were hung Paul Revere's signal lights
by the sexton, Robert Newman.

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2oyi Sudbury, the Wayside Inn. Built in 1680.

2072 Danvers, " Oak Knoll." Homestead of John Greenleaf Whittier.

The poet died here.

2073 Boston, Old State House, built in 1713. Washington St. front

2074 Boston, Old State House from State Street. 17 13.

2075 Dorchester, Blake House, built in 1647. Residence of Elder

James Blake, Annalist of Mass. Bay Colony.

2076 Danvers, Gen. Putnam's house. 1648 and 1744. Birthplace of

Gen. Israel Putnam.

2077 Roxbury, Cutter House. Built in 1730. Headquarters of

American officers during the siege of Boston.

2078 Boston, Christ Church and Hull Street. 1723. Interior toward

choir.

2079 Boston, " Tea Party " House, cor. Tremont and Hollis Streets.

Built in 1735. Connected with the famous Boston "Tea
Party."

2080 Medford. " Royall Place," or Mrs. Tidd's House. Known also

as Hobgoblin Hall. Finest estate of its time in New England
successively headquarters of Generals Lee, Stark and Sullivan.
Built in 1738.

2081 Roxbury, Auchmuty House. 1761.

2082 Danvers, Collins, or " King" Hooper House.

2083 Medford, Porter House, 1 726. Place where Paul Revere halted

to awaken the inmates.

2084 Danvers, Rebecca Nourse House. 1636. The occupant was

hanged as a witch, July 19, 1692.

2085 Cambridge, Elmwood. 1759. Home of James Russell Lowell.

L. Soule & Co.

2086 Account book kept by John Adams.

2087 Scissors— over one hundred years old — made by hand.

Loaned to " Adams " Chapter by N. B. Furnald, Quincy

2088 Work of Abraham Crowley, published 1707.

2089 Photograph of house of Master Hacker of Salem. Built in 171 5

with elevator in the house.

2090 " The Gentieman's Magazine," (one volume) published 1757.

2091 "The Revolution of America,'* written by the Abb^ Raynal,

1781.

2092 Silhouette of Master Isaac Hacker of Salem. Founder of the

Hacker School, Salem, organized 1785.

2093 Sampler worked by Lydia Hacker of Salem, 1784.

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2094 Silhouette of Col Moses Swett Born 1770, died 1829, fought in

the war of 1812.

2095 Tankard owned by Squires Shore of Salem.

Loaned to " Third Plantation " Chapter by Miss Sallie H. Hacker

2096 Glass bottle decorated. Brought to this country in the last cen-

tury by Captain Hall.

2097 Teacaddy owned by John or James House — last century.

Miss Sarah R. HaU

2098 Shovel and tongs made by Thomas Ames of Mattapoisett, the

village blacksmith, for his niece, Clarissa Dexter

Mrs. Georgie Dexter Harrower

2099 Two knives. Miss Mary T. Hawkes

2100 Commission of Samuel Hooker as Captain.

2101 Commission of Samuel Hooker, Jr., as Ensign.

2102 Commission of Samuel Hooker, Jr., as Lieut.

Aretas Hooker.

2103 Lead inkstand. The mould for this inkstand was made by cut-

ing a turnip. It was made by Thomas Beebe in 1776. A
pickaxe, sword and flint lock are on one side; T. B., 1776, on
the other. Miss H. R. Hyatt, Cambridge

2104 "List of officers in Col. Francis' Regt, stationed at Dorchester

Heights, Nov. 16, 1776, from Aug. ye 12th to Dec. ye 12."
Loaned to " Mary Warren " Chapter by Robert Anson Jordan

2105 Quilt; copperplate engraving struck on cloth of equal parts-

linen and cotton. Made from bed curtains which were a part
of the wedding outfit of Rebecca (Hawkes) Stebbins of Deer-
field, Mass. Married Aug. 4, 1785.

Mrs. Isadore E. Kenney, Danvers

2106 Linen towel, made by Hannah Carter Dudley about 1790, with

her initials embroidered upon it.

2107 Mug brought home from sea by John Wells, a seafaring man of

Salem. Mrs. S. J. Littlefield, Chelsea

2108 Sampler worked by Polly Haynes in 1793.

2109-21 10 Two pewter platters marked T. B., owned by Jemima
Baker, who was bom in 1 763. 21 1 1-21 12 Two pewter plates.
21 13 One pewter tankard. 21 14 One pewter porringer.

Mrs. Wilson Marsh

21 1 5 Homespun linen towel, spun and woven by Sylvester Bowker of

Scituate. Born in 1790.

21 16 Sampler worked by Esther Bowker of Scituate. Bom in 1770.

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21 1 7 Wooden busk worn in stays by Esther Bowker in 1787. Her
initials and the date being on it. She was bom in 1770.

Mrs. Henrietta B. Pratt

21 1 7-21 19 Jewelry cases. Boxes left by General Washington at the
house of Major Stevens. Word was sent to him and he replied
that they were to be kept in remembrance of him.

2120 Pair of scissors taken by a Revolutionary soldier from the house
of a Tory who refused him milk.

Mrs. John Nichols, Lawrence

^121 Snuffbox. 2122 Plate. Mrs. Warren Norton

2123 Tape loom, owned by Mehitable, wife of Col. Israel Hutchinson

of Danvers. Loaned by her great granddaughter.

2124 Pewter tankard.

2125 Pewter plate owned by Silence Putnam of Danvers.

2126 Cups, Royal Worcester ware, always used by Col. Jeremiah Page

of Danvers, grandfather of Miss Annie L. Page

2127 Silver ladle owned by Dr. Isaac Senter and Elizabeth, his wife.

Dr. Senter was repeatedly made President of the Rhode Island
Society of the Cincinnati.

2128 Commission of Horace Seamore, Esq., of Albany, N. Y., as

Inspector, 1787.

2129 Commission of Horace Seamore, Gent., as Lieutenant in the

army of the United States, to take effect Jime 2, 1778. Dated
Dec. 18, 1779. Mrs. Francis Peabody, Danvers

2130 Silhouette of Alpheus Crosby, a soldier in the Revolution.

2131 Silhouette of Mrs. Elizabeth (Gilmore) Crosby, wife of Alpheus

Crosby. Mrs. John E. Pierce, Charlestown

2132 Commission of John Porter, Major 6th Mass. Regt., Revolu

tionary army, July i, 1781. Loaned by his great great grand^
son. Frank K. Porter, S. A. R.

2133 Miniature, name unknown, but owned by Abby Hinckley (Pierce)

Putnam. Loaned by her daughter.

Miss Abby H. Putnam

2134 Button from a military coat of Gen. Israel Putnam.

2135 Spider, formerly the property of John Hancock, first minister

of town of Lexington, Mass.

2136 Bullets cut in a mould used by Gen. Israel Putnam.

2137 Copy of the Stamp Act, 1765. Formerly owned by Lieut Da-

vid Putnam, brother of Gen. Israel Putnam.

2138 Box made from cards. These cards were used by Gen. Page's

men in Danvers in 1 774. Miss Susan Putnam

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2139 Portrait of Sarah, wife of Gen William Hull.

2140 Portrait of Gen. William HulL

2 1 41 Knocker from the Gen. Hull house, Newton. Loaned to the

•*Sarah Hull" Chapter by Mrs. Sarah Fuller Read

2142 Picture. "Sine of the Minute Man." Elijah Hildreth, Dracut,

Mass.

2143 Picture. '^Descent of the Reade family in maternal line giving

the names of those who in a military capacity, aided to Create,
Defend and Preserve the colonies of North America:" Sergt.
Richard Hildreth, Lieut. James Hildreth, both of Chelms-
ford. Maj. Ephraim Hildreth, Chelmsford — Dracut. Elijah
Hildreth, Dracut Sergt Thomas Hale, Newbury. Capt
Thomas Hale, Newbury — Rowley. Capt Ezekiel Hale,
Newbury — Dracut Surgeon Thomas Parish, Groton Col'y.
Robert Parish, Groton—Dunstable. Maj. Simon Willard,
Concord. Lieut Israel Hildreth, Dracut Capt Josiah Rich-
ardson, Wobum. Lieut. Josiah Richardson, Chelmsford,
Sergt John Perkins, Ipswich. Samuel Hunt, Sr., Ipswich.
Lieut Nathaniel Putnam, Salem. Henry Kimball, Haverhill.
Onisiphorus Marsh, Haverhill.

Capt Phillip Reade, U. S. Army

2144 Pitcher. (Gen. Foster.) Mrs. Wm. Siner

Collection of Historical China.

2145 State House with cows. 2146 John Hancock's house.

2147 Boston Court House. 2148 Boston Atheneum.
2149 Octagon Church. 2150 Insane Hospital. 21 51 Hos-
pital. 2152 Massachusetts coat of arms. 2153 Landing of
the Pilgrims. 2154 Harvard College. 2155 Warehouse,
Chatham St Mrs. Charles Q. Thayer

2156-7 Two original letters dated Ticonderoga, June 30, 1777. Valley
Forge, May i, 1778. They were written to Mrs. Thomas
Frothingham of Newburyport, who was a daughter of Dr. Jas.
Pecker. Dr. Jas. Pecker's rank was regular surgeon in the
Brigade of Gen. Brickett Mrs. R. W. Toppan, Maiden

2158 Looking-glass.

Mrs. W. H. Underhill, "Judith Badger" Chapter

2159 China creamer.

2160 Sugar bowl. These were bought and owned by Samuel Buck

also known as Samuel Ames, he having taken his mother's
name at the close of the Revolutionary war, in which he served
as a drummer three years. He married Jerusha Egremont
Baker and they lived in Norway, Maine.

Miss M. J. Webber

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2i6i Silver tankard over a century old.

2162 Millenium plate.

2163 Wedding dress of Mary Coleman Adams, married 1770.

2164 Christening shirt and cap worn worn by Abraham Adams, bom

1639. Mrs. Charles Alfred West

2165 Sheets, homespun and woven by Jane Thorn, 1810.

2166 Pocketbook with the word "Liberty" stamped in the leather, be-

longed to Lieut. Thomas Wilson probably previous to 1780.

2167 Deed from James Wilson to his son Hugh Wilson, giving prop-

erty for the maintenance of himself and wife for remainder of
their lives. 1732.

2168 Silver teaspoon, one of the bridal spoons of Jane Thorn who

married Asa Corliss of Salem, N. H., 181 1. Maker "I B."

2169 Chopping knife made from a hoe which was owned by Gen.

Bradstreet of No. Andover. It has been used as a chopping
knife eighty-four years.

2170 Leather box made by an ancestor of loaner on board one of the

ships which arrived in Boston Aug. 4, 1718.

21 71 Infant's shirt made from linen spun and woven by Jane Thorn

in 1810.

2172 Letter of administration granted to Margaret Wilson, widow of

Lieut. Thomas Wilson, State of N. H. Rockingham, ss.

2173 White plate with green edge, brought over from England by

the Robie family in 1718.

2174 White mug with green edge brought from England by Robie

family in 1718.

Misses M. J. and C. A. Wilson. "Methuen Chapter.

2501 Breeches Bible owned in 1604 by Timothy Foster (although first

birth is entered in 1664, as Ruth Foster,) given to Elizabeth

Foster, who in 1754 gave it -to Timothy Tileston, Jr. bom 1728,

died 1819.

2502-2503 Ivory miniature by Doyle of Samuel Stockwell, and of
Mrs. Catherine (Doyle) Stockwell.

2504 Verses sung by the "Franklin Musical Society" at the wedding of
Timothy Tilitson, Jr., and Betsey Lock in HoUis St. church.
1805. Miss Virginia Stockwell, "Dorothy Q" Society.

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NATHANIEL GAGE CHAPTER

BRADFORD, MASS.

Nov* 23, <896

ZlTtss Savaii f). Cogsmell, Chapter Segent

Capt Gage (1730-1799) was a native of Bradford and quite promi-
nent in town affairs. He was very tactful with the Indians, who often
planned to take his life, but never quite dared to do so. He served as
Minute Man and commanded a company at Bunker Hill. In addition
he devoted half his property to the country.

BANCROFT C3IAPTER

WORCESTER. MASS.

June 14, 1896

ZlTrs. £. Dan £). £^enon)ort^, Chapter Hegent

So named on account of the prominence of the name of Bancroft in
its annals and in remembrance of the reputation of the distinguished
historian. See exhibit with the General Collection.

METHUEN CHAPTER

METHUEN MASS.

FcK 5, J897

ZlTrs. 3ames S- (Crocker, (Chapter Hegent

The town was named by Governor Dummer in honor of Lord Paul
Methuen, privy councilor to the King and a prominent English diplo-
mat. The only town of its name in the world. Exhibit with the
General Society.

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JUDITH BADGER COGSWELL CHAPTER

HAVERHILL, MASS.

Feb* 13, 1897

TXlts. (Dltper tEajjIor, Cljapter Xegent

Judith Peasley Badger (i 724-1810) married in 1740, Nathaniel Cogs-
well. She was the mother of nineteen children; eight of her sons
fought in the Revolutionary War, and returned to be men of influence
in their several positions. She was a woman of commanding flgure,
cultivated manners and sterling character. This exhibit is with the
General Collection.

THE FOLLOWING WERE COLLECTED AT
BRIDGEWATER.

2174a Order from Headquarters for Capt. Abraham Washburn to
send men from his company to Providence July 26, 1778.

Edward Miles Alden

2175 Box of colonial jewelry.

2176 Commission of Eleazer Carver 2nd Apr. 23, 1776. Adjutant,

Third Regiment, Col. Edward Mitchell.

2177 Silhouette of Rebekah Leonard Washburn, wife of Capt. Wash-

bum, of the Revolutionary army.

Mrs. Anna Washburn Bates

2178 Betrothal ring of Dr. Eleazer Carver, 1776.

2179 Cap worn by Dr. Eleazer Carver of Bridgewater, 1749.

2180 Patent granted Eleazer Carver for " Carver's improved Cotton

Gin, Saws and Grates." Eleazer Carver went to Natchez,
Mississippi, in 1806. He was employed by Maj. Minor to
build a saw-gin on his plantation. The result was a better gin
than had been known before. Thus originated the Bridge-
water Cotton Gin Co., but the firm was always known as
Carver, Washburn & Co. Lucia Bradford Carver

2181 Spoon belonged to Bethiah Elms about 1700.

Mrs. Lucy W. Eaton

2182 Silk embroidery of colonial date. Miss Bethia A. Holmes
2183-6 Four ancient silhouettes. Mrs. Charles Muzzy Read
2187 Silver porringer made by Paul Revere.

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2i88 Portrait in black and white of Paul Revere.

Elizabeth D. Revere

2189 Major*s commission given to £pes Sargent, Esq., of Gloucester

Mass., in the third year of the reign of King George II, signed
by William Dummer, Esq. Lieut Gov. of his Majesty's
Province of Mass. Bay.

2190 A copy of the Boston Evening Post Feb. 2, 1756.

2191 Shipping record of " Fitz William Sargent*' of Gloucester, Mass.

2192 Locket given to Gorham Parsons by Ignatius Sargent in mem-

ory of Mary Sargent who died 1792. The inscription reads :

" Lean not on Eauth
It will pierce thee to the heart."

Mrs. Winthrop Sargent

2193 Miniatiu-e; Hon. John A. Shaw, one of the early educators of

the country. Founder of the Horace Mann system in the
public schools of New Orleans, La. Miss Anna J. Shaw

2194-5 Commissions of Benjamin Pratt, Esq., Capt. of a company in a
regiment of foot commanded by Col. Thomas Tobey, Mar. 15,
1758. Miss Clara S. Washburn

2196 Book, Royal Alphabet, to which is added the "Famous history

of a little Boy found under a haycock." 1808.

2197 Book, New England Primer, 181 1.

2198 " New History of Blue Beard," 1808.

2199 Glass salt cellar.

2200 Newspaper, "The Connecticut Courant," Monday, Oct 29, 1764.

2201 Book, "Language lesson," given Calvin Hayward of Bridge-

water, Jan. 20, 1790.

2202 Sermon preached in Plymouth, N. E. reprint, 1621.

2203 Book, "Hagar in the Desert," given to Calvin Hayward for

reading his lesson best at the visitation of the town school by
Rev. Z. Sanger, 1792.

2204 Roll call, roll of Capt. Elisha Mitchell's company of militia in

Col. Gary's regiment, Feb. 24, 1776.

2205 Silhouette of Mrs. Celesta Sloane, Bridgewater.

2206 Silhouette of Mary Forbes Hayward, wife of Calvin Hayward^

2207 Silhouette of Calvin Hayward.

2208 Silhouette of Edward Hayward.

2209 Silhouette of Judge Elijah Hayward of Ohio. All the above

from the old Hayward house, Bridgewater, built in 1662.

Clinton and Caroline Washburn

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2210 Silhouette of Col Abraham Washburn.

221 1 Silhouette of John Washburn. 2212 Sugar tongs colonial date.

2213 Spoons, that once belonged to Andrew Craigie.

Miss Hannah A. Washburn

2214 Bible used by James Keith, the first minister of Bridgewater.

2215 Book, "City of Refuge," belonging to Benj. Willis, Esq., in

1730.

2216 Book, "The Village Curate.** First American editors printed

1793.

2217 Psalm book, printed in 1724 (belonging to Ephraim Keith, Sept.

25, 1727. Price 4-6. A new version permitted by His Majesty,
1696.

2218 Book, The Mass. Register for 1794. Geo. Washington, Pres.

J. Adams, Vice Pres.

2219 Book, "The Gooseberry Bush and Caterpillars."

2220 Book, "The Harvest House." 2221 " Illustrated History of John

Gilpin's disastrous journey to Edmunton.*"

2222 Book, " The Assembly and Shorter Catechist"

2223 Book, •*Pollogonia Scholastica." "That children, by the help

of their mother tongue may the better learn to speak Latin in
ordinary discourse.

2224 Bond; the original bond for some land on Tetiquit river from

Samuel Robin (Indian) to Amos Keith in 1 740.

2225 Amos Keith's grant of a burying place in the southern part of

Bridgewater (Titicut) 1771.

2226 Paper, vote of Middleborough. 1777.

2227 Appointment of Benj. Willis, Esq., Bridgewater Justice of Peace,

signed Samuel Adams.

2228 Summons; Consider Howland, Innholder, complained of Simeon

Holmes, laborer. Signed, Edward Winslow, Gov.

2229 Indenture Elizabeth Chestnut to John Washburn, Jr. Bridge-

water.

2230 Spoons belonged to Mrs. Lawson Lyon in 1800, marked "L. W."

2231 The Independent Chronicle, containing ^the will of George

Washington.

2232 Embroidery, Rose, Shamrock and Thistle work of Bethia Elms,

1700.

2233 Sermon, written by Samuel West, A. M., 1764.

2234 Sermon, written by Thaddeus Mason Harris, D. D., 181 4.

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2235 ^^ ^legy* which was sung in Bridgewater on the death of Geo.

Washington*

2236 Silhouette of Dr. Eleazer Carver of Bridgewater.

2237 Book, "Pietas, et Gratulatio Collegii Cantabrigiensis, 1761," An

Oblation from the President and Fellows of Harvard College
in Cambridge, America to his Majesty George III upon his
accession to the imperial throne of Great Britain.

Heirs of Seth Washburn

2238 Prayer book printed in 1 774. Miss Anne M. Wells

National Society of Daugfhters of the American Revolution

October U, 1890

WARREN AND PRESCOTT CHAPTER, D. A. R.

2239 Colonial Cotton Bedquilt, 1795.

2240 Weem's ** Life of Washington."

2241 Sampler worked by Esther Duncan. Married James Cassinby

of Valentine, Conn. Date 1730. Esther Duncan was great
aunt of Mrs. Peggy (Stevenson) Bradford; has been in the
family ever since.
2242-4 Three pairs of antique shoes, I7i4-Duncan; 1774-Stevenson;
1780-Stevenson. Been in the same family of Bradford.

2245-8 Four antique fans (1780-85). Belonged to Mrs. Margaret
(Stevenson) Boise and her niece, Mrs. Alden Bradford (Peggy
Stevenson), and has remained in the Bradford family ever
since.

2249 Silver teapot, made by Paul Revere in 1764 for Elizabeth Gray,

first wife of Samuel Alleyne Otis, given to her daughter, Mary
Otis, and by her to her great niece. Mrs. Samuel (Otis) Elliot

2250 Commission of Col. William Prescott, signed by Joseph Warren

' as President of the Congress of the Colony of the Massachu-
setts Bay. Mrs. Roger (Prescott) Wolcott

BUNKER HILL CHAPTER, D. A. R.

2251 Flag of 14 stars, Vermont. Miss Marion Howard Brazier

2252 Pewter porringer.

2253 American flag, 14 stars.

2254 Pewter plate.

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2255 Black lace shawl.

2256 Panel from the garrison house erected In Mattakeeset (now

Pembroke) in 1628. The panel contains a description of the
house, two pieces of wall paper, pane of glass and some clay,
all from this location. Miss Fannie Isabel Loring

PAUL REVERE CHAPTER, D. A. R.

2257 Certificate of marriage between Samuel Bowman, Jr., and Elizar

beth Robbins of Lexington, April i, 1774.

2258 Games of cards or almanack in a dialogue, published in 1799.

2259 Continental money.

2260 Silhouette of great grandmother Hannah Simonds of Lexington,

Mass.

2261 Water color "Comedy" printed in 1808.
2261a Shell comb.

2262 Gavel, made of wood from Old Belfry, from which alarm was

rung on April 19, 1775, Lexington, Mass.

Mrs. Edward H. Crosby, Boston

2263 Bill Head, Cromwell's Head Inn, engraved by Paul Revere.

The inn was on School street, Boston.

2264 Hudson's speech from the Pillory. Nathaniel Hurd put out a

caricature print which excited much attention. Hudson is in
the Pillory, and Howe stripping for the whipping post The
medallion represents Hudson as he appeared before his de-
tection. The likeness was said to be good and many persons
in the crowd were well known to those who lived at that time.
And the pillory and whipping post were in State (King) Sq.,
where Braziers Building now stands.

2265 Letters of Sagittarius; extracted from the Public Ledger, printed

in Boston i yjs*

2266 The Boston Chronicle, 1768, printed by Mein & Fleming at their

printing office, in Roxbury St., almost opposite the White
Horse Tavern. Subscriptions 6 shillings, 8 pence, lawful, per
annum, to be paid at subscribing.

2267 Map of Boston, 1796.

2268-9 Oriental china punch bowl and plates, made in China, and have
been in the family 150 years.

The Misses Eliot, Roxbury.

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Society of Q>Ionial Wars in ManacfitiKtts

Instituted 1892

IN CHARGE OF WALTER K. WATKINS,
GENEALOGIST.

2270 Commission signed by Gov. Roger Wolcott, Nov. 14, 1751.

2271 Silver tankard owned by Maj. Gen. Roger Wolcott, Commander

at Louisburg in 1745. Governor of Connecticut, 1750.

2272-4 Cane, knee and shoe buckles owned by Gov. Oliver Wolcott,
Governor of Connecticut 1796-7. Signer of the Declaration
of Independence.

2275 Fac-simile of Commission issued to Maj. Gen. Jabez Huntington

by Gov. Jonathan TrumbuU of Conn. June 7, 1777.

2276 Silver ladle owned by Oliver Wolcott, Governor of Connecticut,

181 8-1827. Second Secretary of the Treasury in Washing-
ton's Cabinet, 1 795-1800.

2277 Silver bull's eye watch and seal of Col. Joshua Huntington who

was Lieut. Capt. of Conn. Troops during the Revolution.

2278 Engraved powder horn, dated 1759. Jo^° Williams, Deerfield.

2279 Bar cannon shot from French Man-of-war sunk at Louisburg,

1745, recovered in 1895. Hon. Roger Wolcott

2280 Commission issued to Capt. Jedidiah Foster as C^t of Second

or West Foot Company in First Regt. of Militia in County of
Worcester commanded by Col. John Chandler, 26th Apr. 1753.
Signed by Gov. Spencer Phips.

2281 Commission issued to Maj. Jedidiah Foster by Gov. Wm. Shir-

ley as Major and Capt. of a Company of Foot under Maj.
Gen. John Winslow, 24 Sept 1756.

2282 Commission of Jedidiah Foster as Justice of the Peace in the

County of Worcester 6th Sept, 1775, signed on the margin by
the Council of the Province of Mass. Bay, also alteration
agreeable to an Act of the Colony to read " Free Government
and People of Massachusetts Bay in New England." Is dated
28th Aug. 1776. Alfred D. Foster

2283 Commission to Lieut Francis Barker of Pembroke and Hingham

as Lieut Jan. 11, 1753, by Gov. Spencer Phips.

2284 Commission by Gov. John Hancock to Capt John Barker of

Hingham, Oct 23, 1788.

2285 Commission to Maj. John Barker of Hingham as Maj., June 8,

1797, by Gov. Increase Sumner.

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2286 Commission to John Barker as Lieut. Col., May i8, 1801 by

Gov. Caleb Strong.

2287 Commission to John Barker as Brig. General, April 4, 181 2. By

Elbridge Gerry. Arthur R. Swan

2288 Engrossed deed of land written by Shadrach Wilbore dated and

acknowledged 4th of Apr., 1692, from Samuel and Mary
Williams to Thomas Deane of Taunton before Daniel Smith
Magistrate, recorded 24th of Sept, 1707, by John Cary, Re-
corder. He was considered the best scrivener in Plymouth
Colony.

2289 Commission to Edward Leonard as Ensign in the Third Regt.,

Second Brigade, Fifth Division of the Mass. Militia, 20th of
May, 1805. ^y Caleb Strong.

2290 Commission of Samuel Leonard as Ensign in the Company o^

Foot under Capt. James Leonard, Sept 2, 171 7. Only known
example of a printed commission of Gov. Samuel Shute bear-
ing a perfect seal.

2291 Fac-simile of commission to Peter Tufts as Lieut of the Eastern

troop raised out of the lower regiment of militia in the County
of Middlesex, of which William Greer is captain, 1 7th of Oct,
1699, by Richard Coote, Earl Bellomont

2292 Passport granted Joseph Hurd, Jr., going to Europe Oct 31,

1803, by Gov. Caleb Strong.

2293 Embarkation permit John King and Reginald Pole Carew,

two of His Majesty's under Secretaries of State and John
Reeves, Supt. of Aliens permit to Joseph Hurd to embark
from Liverpool to America, Aug. 6, 1804.

2294 Receipt for three wolves' heads. Wolf Bounty. Taunton, 2nd

of Aug., 1693.

2295 Sergeant's Warrant (printed) signed by Lieut Col. Benj. Hayden

Jr., appointing Samuel V. Arnold a sergeant of a company in
the Third Regt., First Brigade and First Division of Mass.
Militia of which Samuel French is captain. Sept 20, 1804, at
Braintree, Mass.

2296 Coat of arms painted on vellum showing the arms and supporters

granted Earl Jeffrey Amherst for military services in the
French and Indian Wars in America — 1758-1760.

2297 Print of the Boston Massacre from the copper plate engraved by

Paul Revere.

2298 List of banks in Mass. 1809, and notice no bank bill will be

allowed to pass current of a less denomination than five
dollars if issued by a bank not within the State.

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2299 Printed military notice to Samuel V. Arnold of Bralntrce to

appear for military duty Nov. 27, 181 2.

2300 Hanger used by Lieut Isaac Collier, Marblehead, at the battle

of Bunker Hill and previously in the French and Indian Wars.

2301 Blunderbuss of the eighteenth century.

2302 English officer's court sword of the eighteenth century.

2303 Naval telescope of the eighteenth century.

2304 Flintlock pistol of the eighteenth century.

2305 Watch of the eighteenth century.

2306 Nathaniel Morton, secretary of Plymouth Colony, author of New

England Memorial. Order from Gov. Thomas Hinckley to
Ensign Leonard and Nathaniel Williams of Taunton, June 9,
1683.

2307 Attestation of Giles Richards, Sr.'s, statement Nov. 28, 1668, by

Thomas South worth assistant, Plymouth Colony.

2308 Complaint of Capt. Thomas Coram, founder of the Foundling

Hospital, London, against Capt. Thomas Leonard at Bristol,
N. E., Aug. 30, 1703.

2309 Order from the Plymouth Council of War July 18, 1690, to

Capt. Thos. Leonard of Taunton; to have his soldiers join the
Quebec Expedition at Nantasket. John Walley, commander
in 1690 expedition.

2310 Record of lands and town proceedings from 1638-1654, mostly

written by Oliver Purchase, the first town clerk. Taunton,
Mass., settled 1638.

23 1 1 Newport Mercury, Oct. 27, 1781, giving the news of the surren-

der of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

2312 Paper money, 1690. Indented bill of twenty shillings, Feb. 3,

1690. First paper money used in the colony.

2313 Paper money, 1710. Indented bill of twenty shillings. May 31,

1710.

2314 Revolutionary roll. Pay roll of the company on board guardship

at Providence, Sept. 1778. Eighty-three men.

2315 Jonathan Hall of Raynham, Mass., deeds to the town, through

the love and respect he has for them, one acre and eight rods
of land for a burying place, July 4, 1737.

2316 Testimony of Elijah Leonard, Raynham, Mass., that when five

years old his hat flew into deep water. "It seemed that I
flew to my hat or that my hat was brought to me. This I
think to be a matter of truth, and I hoop I shall not be unmind-
full of the mercyfuU hand of God toward me." Early part of
eighteenth century.

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2317 Shadrach Wilbore*s copy of a petition from town of Taunton^

Jan. 7, 1682, protesting against the town's rate for taxes. For
writing a similar petition a few years later he was imprisoned
by Sir Edmund Andros, who attempted to make him give up
the town records. The town afterward gave him ten acres of
land for his sufferings.

2318 Boston town meeting warrant (printed) May 8, 1765, to choose

representatives, to consider what measures may be proper for
the preservation of Beacon Hill, also to prevent the loss of
Deer Island by the incroachments of the sea; also as to
repairs of the dams on the east and west side of the island,
much damaged by a late storm.

2319 Certificate of imports of Gen. Benj. Lincoln as Collector of the

Port of Boston and Charlestown, May 23, 1806.

2320 Annual town perambulation. The boimds of Easton and

Stoughton, Nov. I, 1799.

2321 Bill of Samuel Blake, constable of Taunton, 1688, for taking

Thomas Britton, a pirate to Boston.

2322 Warrant of Daniel Caswell, Middleborough, Mass. Quebec

expedition 171 1, with constable's return for his apprehension,
being impressed for 171 1 Expedition for King Philip's War.

2323 Testimony of Francis Racket, age fifty-four in 1686, as to see-

ing King Philip give a deed to James Leonard in 1665 for the
**Neck of Land" in Taimton.

2324 Share in the Taunton and South Boston Turnpike Road, June

24, 1807.

2325 Letter of Joshua Mooar of Andover to his brother Timothy

from Cambridge, Aug. 28, 1775, who was serving in the
siege of Boston.

2326 Maine Insurance policy Oct. 22, 1803, signed Wm. Scollay, Sec'y,

Arnold Welles, President.

2327 Unpaid bill for medical attendance in 1758, on reverse bill for

rent and repairs. Paul Revere.

2328 Receipt for the personal effects of John Mead of Ashby. The

only evidence extant that he was killed at the battie of Bunker
Hill.

2329 Printed Resolve Dec. 2, 1775. Appointment of Muster Mas-

ters.

2330 Bill of Dr. Thomas Oaks for doses of physic to Taimton people

about 1690.

2331 Marriage intentions of Ensign Elijah Dean and Sophia Leonard

at Raynham, Mass., May i, 1742, taken from the church door.

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2332 Map of North America showing latest discoveries, 1806. Lottery

tickets.

2333 Mass. State Lottery 1790.

2334 Mass. Land Lottery 1786.

2335 Piscataqua Bridge Lottery.

2336 South Hadley Canal Lottery.

2337 Washington City Canal Lottery.

2338 Providence Episcopal Church Lottery, 1797.

2339 Warranto! Col. Nathaniel By field to Capt Thomas Leonard

for seven soldiers for her Majesty^s service against the In-
dians, 1703.

2340 Notice to town of Taunton that all Acadians subsisting at the

public charge, be sent to the towns to which they were as-
signed.

2341 Order relating to the work at the forge during King Philips'

Indian war. Taunton Iron Works, Apr. 13, 1676*

COMMISSIONS IN FAC-SIMILE.

2342a Abiel Abbott, Second Maj. of the Fifth Regt. of Militia of N.

H., Dec. II, 1776, signed by M. Weare, President of the

Council.
2342b Abiel Abbott, First Major of Regt., March 30, 1781, signed

M. Ware.

2343 James Murray, Justice of Peace in the County of Suffolk, Prov-

ince of Mass. Bay in N. £., Oct 26, 1768, signed Francis
Bernard.

2344 Nathan Watkins, Peru, Mass. Capt of a Company in the 26th

Regt., commanded by Gen. Gates, July i, 1775, signed by
John Hancock, President

2345 Washington souvenir made from oak grown at Mount Vernon.

2346 Impression from the seal adopted by New Hampshire 1776.

2347 Bronze medal case from cannon found in the Harbor of Louis-

burg 1895 and issued by the Society of Colonial Wars.

Walter K. Watkins

2348 Surveyor's compass and chains used to run the " Old Colony

Line from Accord Pond to or near the road from Braintree to
Bridgewater," July 12, 1725. Col. Samuel Thaxter, Hingham

2349 Silhouette of Henry Purkitt Late survivor of the Boston Tea

Party about 1832.

2350 Daguerreotype.

2351 Pocket corkscrew carried by him.

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2352 *' A Poem on the Wonderful Interposition of Providence in Pre-

serving a party of the American Troops in the late Engage-
ment at Chelsea," 27th of May, 1772.

2353 "A Poem on the Bloody Engagement that was fought on

Bunker's Hill, in Charlestown, New England," June 17,
1775. Written by Elisha Rich, Minister of the Gospel,
Chelmsford. Printed and sold by N. Coverly, MDCCLXXV.

Robert T. Swan

2354 Commission issued by Gov. Francis Bernard, to Ensign

Hopestill jCapen as Ensign of Capt Onesimus William's
Co. Col. Joseph Jackson Regt., 1763.

2355 Commission issued to same as Lieut in Capt John Leverett's

Co., same Regt., 1767.

2356 Silver pepper box. H. P. C. (Hopestill Capen and Patience

Stoddard). A. J. C. Sowden

2357 Commission by Sir Edmund Andros to Ensign Humphrey Bar-

rett, dated June 22, 1688. Edwin S. Barrett

2358 Deed of gift of John Alden to his son Jonathan Alden of

land dated Jan. i, 1684. Edward T. Barker

2359 Unrecorded deed of land in Medfield, granted by Isaac Chenery

and Elizabeth (Gamlin) Chenery, Medfield, Mass., to Eleazer
Adams, March 22, 1674-1675, acknowledged before Timothy
D wight, March, 1 698-1 699, witnessed by Henry Adams, Sr.,
and Henry Adams, Jr.

2360 Unrecorded deed of land granted by John Rice to Eleazer

Adams, dated Nov. 9, 1670. Witnessed by Thomas Fuller,
Samuel Hunting.

2361 Indian tomahawk and arrowheads found on the farm of Myles

Standish. 2362 Indian pestle. 2*^63 Brick from chimney
in Standish house built by Capt. Myles Standish.

J. Myles Standish

2364 Commission issued by Lieut Gov. Samuel Adams, Oct 18, 1793,

to Dr. Philip Padelford, appointing him surgeon of the 3d
Reg., 2d Brigade, and 5th Division of the Mass. Militia, Noah
Hall, colonel.

2365 Also his discharge, Apr. 29, 1807, signed by William Donnison,

adjutant general. F. Apthorp Foster

2366 George Minot's cradle, used by the eldest branch of the family

from the setdement of Dorchester to the present day.

J. Grafton Minot

2367 Button from the coat worn by Commodore Thomas McDonough

at the battle of Lake Champlain. Edward B. Cox

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2368 Miniature portrait of Csq)t Christopher Mardenbrough, St Kitt*s.

Commander J. Giles Eaton, U. S. N.

2369 Flag presented to Col. Jeremiah Moulton on liis return from

Louisburg in 1745. J^^^ Pickering Lyman

2370 Warrant of arrest written by Sir William Pepperell, April 9,

1720.

2371 Deposition of Thomas Knight written by Col. Wm. Pepperell,

June 8, 1727.
A sea letter signed by the following Sept, 1805.
5 Thomas Je£Ferson, 1 743-1826.
^' i James Madison, 1 751-1836.

2373 Bill of lading dated 1694.

2374 Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies now

in Congress at Philadelphia July 6, 1775.

2375 Hand bill containing an account of French conspiracy Mar. 11,

1799. Printed at Portsmouth. Fred A. Wilson

2376 French Testament formerly owned by George Washington and

containing his book plate. Rev. Isaac S. Hartley

2377 Sword and sash of Maj. John Andr^. Alfred Johns Rodways

2378 Agreement between Edmund Littiefield and the town of Wells,

Maine.

2379 Association Test, May, 1776 (George E. Littiefield). Signed by

leading citizens of Lexington in 1 776.

2380 Series of eight sermons preached yearly on the anniversary of

the battie of Lexington, Apr. 19, 1775.

Francis H. Brown, M. D.

Goodwin Private G>IIectioiu

2381 Pewter spoons 150 or 160 years old, owned by Elizabeth Rowe

of Kensington, N. H.

2382 Family Bible of gr. gr. grandmother and father, Moses and

Elizabeth Rowe of Kensington, N. H. Dated 1760. Bought
June 15, 1763. Cost J630 old tenor.

2383 Home spun linen mitts worn by Mercy Rowe when a child.

Married Abraham Shaw about 1777, who enlisted in the Rev-
olution, July 10, 1777.

2384 "The Mother's Blessing" published in London 1694. An heir-

loom.

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2385 FamUy hymn book, "The Psalm of David," by Isaac Watts,

D. D.

2386 Spelling book printed in 1740, used by gr. gr. grandfather,

Moses Rowe.

2387 Silver spoon owned by Hulda Nassau, at least 200 years old.

2388 A hymn book, "Meat out of the Eater, or meditations concern-

ing the Necessity, End and Usefulness of Afflictions unto
God's Children," by Michael Wiggleworth. The fifth edition
published in 171 7.

2389 Two and two-thirds yards of skirt trimming wrought with home

made worsted on linen; and there are no two patterns alike.
Surely 1 50 years old.

2390 Silver cufiE buttons.

2391 String of gold beads.

2392 Pair of home manufactured pillow cases.

2393 Powder horn carried in active service by our gr. grandfather, A.

Shaw.

2394 Exhibit of Flax from its natural growth until it is ready for the

loom.

2395 Linen gloves worn in the Shaw family a hundred and fifty years

ago.

2396 Pewter drinking mug.

2397 Table urn used in Gov. John Taylor Oilman's family of N. H. in

first term 1794.

2398 Pewter platter used by gr. grandmother Dolly Loverin.

2399 Silk elbow cuff.

2400-1 A pair of silk skirts, part of wedding gowns of Dolly Loverin
who married George Jauvrin, June 4, 1789.

2402 Blue and white porcelain tea set, Dolly Loverin's wedding china

1789.

2403 Home made linen tablecloth, part of wedding outfit.

2404 Home made linen sheet.

2405 Home spun and woven towel.

2406 Tea spoon.

2407 Cup and saucer owned by gr. gr. grandmother Dolly Brown.
2408-9-10 Three pewter plates owned by Dolly Brown

2411-12 Colonial coverlets, one white, the other white and blue.

2413 A piece of linen brought to this country in the 17th century, in
ship "Three Friends," which was commanded by Jean Jauv-
rin, our gr.lgr.gr. grandfather.

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2414 Tomahawk.

2415 Indian gouge.

2416 $3 bill of Continental money printed in Philadelphia in 1776.

2417 Porcelain teapot presented to Mrs. A. J. Brown by the wife of a

lineal descendant of John Alden. Mrs. Alden said this tea-
pot came over in the Mayflower.

2418 Brass candlestick, snuffer and tray.

2419 Gold marriage rings of gr. grandmother, Betsey Merrill, and gr.

gr. grandmother, Mary Hubbard.

2420 Silver teaspoon owned by Betty True.

2421 Silver thimble owned by Elizabeth Hubbard.

2422 Earrings, an heirloom.

2423 Teaspoon.

2424 Tablespoon owned by Mary Hubbard.

2425 Sampler worked by gr. grandmother, Betty Merrill The fol-

lowing is worked on the sampler: **July the 18, 1796. ABC
DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ&
Betty Merrill, Her Sampler. Done by her at South Hamp-
ton. I was married June 5, and moved 19th, 1792. Our house
was raised June the 20th and moved December the 5th 1795.
Finis."

Emma F. and Dora M. M. Goodwin, Roxbury, Mass.

2426 Silver christening bowl used at christening of George Washing-

ton and two preceding generations.

2427 Miniature of George Washington, 1 796 — by Bone — Enamelled

from a sketch taken from Washington himself.

2428 Chintz bed curtain. A piece from curtain which draped bed

upon which Washington died; formerly owned by Dorothy
Dix.

2429 Bed quilt made of pieces of Lady Washington's dresses.

2430 Salt cellars used in Washington's family at Mount Vernon.

2431 Spoons belonging to Washington. All the above from the col-

lection of the late Mrs. Mary Hemenway.

Mrs. W. C. E. Eustis
492 Colored print of Cleopatra. C. F. Aldrich

494 Glass ware belonging to Benj Franklin. Talbot Aldrich

499 Oil portrait of Abigail Adams.

502 Mug. Old porcelain. T. B. Aldrich

503 Cut glass pitcher and glasses belonging to Washington.

Mrs. T. B. Aldrich
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1884 Chair; formerly owned by Lady Wentworth.

Mrs. Wm. Marland

1882 Old card table — 1706 — 1779. Made and owned by David

Northey of Salem. Wm. Marland

2432 Spinnet. Mrs. John Parks

2433 Old Furstenburg cup and saucer.

2434 Table, 1750, once the property of Sir Harry Frankland and

" Agnes Surriage " taken from Frankland Hall at the time of
the fire, Jan 23, 1858. Mrs. Andrew George

2435 Sevres — bas-relief, 1789. Purchased in Paris during the reign

of Terror, by Mr. Thomas Perkins, who was a bearer of
despatches at the time. Rare specimen, as the work has not
been carried on for many years. It was probably originally
stolen from some palace.

2436 Plate, bearing cut of house owned by T. H. Perkins at head of

Pearl St. and used as the Atheneum.

Mrs. Andrew Wheelwright

2437 Teapot, spode ware.

2438-9 Gravy dish and platter, Davenport ware.

Oscar A. Frye, Boston

2440 Silver Brazier made by Paul Revere. Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer

2441 Bible owned by Roger Conant, Gov. Cape Ann, 1625. Owned

by Chas. W. Palfray of Salem whose ancestor, Peter Palfray,
was with Peter Conant at Cape Ann.

774 Light stand brought to this country in the ** Mary and John,"
1630.

2442 Blue platter which belonged to George Washington.

2443 Lowestoft from the wedding set of china of Deborah Olcott, who

married Gard. Bliss, 1800.

2444 Pocket piece, coin, 1630.

2445 Blue plate from old Hammond house.

2446 Lowestoft, cup and saucer belonging to the Hammond family.

2447 Lowestoft

2448 Candlestick owned by Deborah Olcott

2449 Set of green and white china.

2450 Luster pitcher. 2451 Luster tea pot

2452-2458 Collection of seven teapots, illustrating china at the end of

the eighteenth century.
2459 Black wood edge set
2460-2470 Collection of eleven pieces of blue ware, illustrating the

decadence of color.
2471 Silver tankard.

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2472 Silver spoons which belonged to Gen. Washington.

Loaned by Mrs. George Warren Hammond

2473 Old Mirror. Mrs. Samuel Warrai

2474 Mirror. Mrs. Robert Dana
2475-2477 Three pewter platters with interesting marks.

Mrs. Dudley R. Child
2478 Pewter. 2479 Warming pan, 1773.

2480 **Pumice House" pitcher.

2481 Wool wheel and flax wheel. Mrs. Edward B. Cole

2482 Very old chair belonging to Joseph Dauson of Reading.

985 Table on which Arnold and Andre signed the treason papers,
Sept. I, 1780.

2483 Spoon owned by William Stickney, member of the first, second

and third Provmcial Congress.

2484-2486 Pewter platter, plates and salt cellar formerly owned by
Hannah (Chandler) Abbot, wife of George Abbot, the yeo-
man. See No. 1722. Owned by Chas. W. Palfray, Salem

2487-2488 Saddle bag and gaiters of Gen. Wm. Heath, owned by
Chas. H. Heath and loaned to Mrs. Thos. DoUaber, Hannah
Goddard Chapter, D. A. R., Brookline, Mass.

2489 Pewter lovin/s: cup brought from Black Horse Lane, Dracut, on

inventory of 1699.

2490 Silver teapot owned by Anna Vamum Eaton.

2491 Embroidery from Morocco, 300 years old.

2492 Cup and saucer from Fayal, very old.

2493-2494 Hot water plates manufactured in the time of George III.

2495 Probate Record of estate of Capt. Amos Wadland, who lived on

Black Horse Lane, now Prince St., Boston.

2496 Punch ladle in possession of a Dracut family since 1665.

2497 Tortoise shell snu£E box i8th century, used by Hannah Brazier

2498 Ivory miniature of Silas Mardenborough, son of Christopher M.,

Gov. of St. Christopher.

2499 Silver porringer, time of George II.

2500 Old Indian silver on copper i6th century.

Commander and Mrs. Joseph Giles Eaton

ERRATA.

Nos. 524-553 should be credited to J. C. J. Brown.
741 Maine should read marine.
Page 97 Read Mrs. J. A. Perkins, Chapter Regent
1945-6 Read painted^on glass.

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GENEALOGICAL INDEX.

Abbott, Abiel (i 741-1809) 2342

George (1615-1681) 1722
Hannah (Chandler)

(1629-17 1 1) 2484

Henry (1738-1805) 17 18

Henry, 2d (1796-1807) 1719

Phoebe (1746- 1782) 1718

Jonathan (1740- ) 18 10
Judith Folansbee

(1782-1864) 1719

Samuel (1732-1812) 1746

Sarah (1762-1848) 1725
Adams, Abigail (Smith)

(1744.1818) 245-251

Abigail, 2d 261
Eleazer

(1644-1710) 23C9, 2360

^1676) 2359

Henry, Sr. (1604
Henry ( -1646)
Henry, Jr. (1657-1733)
John (1735-1826)
John Quincy (i 767-1848)
Joseph Mag. (1743- 1824)

Alden, Gov. John (1599- 1687)

Amherst, Earl Jeffrey

Andre, Maj. John

(1751-1780)
Andros, Sir Edmond

(1637-17 14)
Badlam, Elizabeth (17 53-1832)
Gen. Stephen
(1751-1815)
Baher, John (i 700-1 745)
Bailey, Isaac 1742-1813)
Bainbridge, Commodore

(1774-1833)
Baker, Cornelius ( -1820)

Sarah (i 777-1865)
Ballard, Hezekiah

(1720-1801)
Bancroft, Dea. Thomas

(1622- )
Barker, Elizabeth (17 50-1853)
Lt. Francis (1714-179^)
Capt. John (1755-2828)
Nathan (1768-1821)
Barr, James

(1754-1848) 954, 957, 959
Barrett, Humphrey Ensign

(1630-17 10) 231JI

Bartlett, Josiah (1729- 1795) '^2
Bassett, Jeremiah (1751- ) 1624

5«7
2359

256
586
485

2296

985* 2377

852

571

737

76,239
1 190
1749

1752

1516
1916
2283
2284
1915

Belcher, Gov. Jonathan

(1681.1757) 664

Bellemont, Earl (i 636-1 701) 2291
Bentley, Dr. Wm. (i 759-1819) 1951
Bernard, Gov. Francis

(I7I2?-I779) 2343

Blunt, Capt. Isaac (1766-1833) 1903
Bowditch, Hannah

(1761-1825) 1087

Bowen, Stephen (1795-1829) 523
Bowles, Stephen (i 782-1 857) 694
Mrs. Stephen (Susan

Longfellow)(i787-i86o) 694
Bradford, Gov. William

(^589-1657) 584

Braman, Rev. Dr. Isaac

( -1851) 1452

Sarah (Balch)

(1791-1893) 1444

Brewster, Elder (i 560-1644) 562

Broclebank, John ( -1844) 850

Brooks, Gov. John (17 152-1825)

Brown, Catherine (1788-1864) 1197

Edward (17 56- 1844) 1192

Burbank, Sullivan (1776- 1862) 1^4

Burnham, Sam (1754-1782) 1169

Lt. Thomas (1772-1792) 1169

Burton, Ann Church (i 800-1 886) 153

Capt. Benj. (1749-1835)

(Major) 108

Hannah (Church)

(1755-1834) 153

Byfield, Col. Nathaniel

T> 1 r.^'^54"'y3) 2339

Byles, Rev. Mather

(1707-1788) 65

Capen, Ensign Hopestill

(1730-1807) 2354

Carter, Sally Goodrich

(1 77 5-183 1) 1083

Carlton, Eunice (1731-1824) 956
Col. Sam (1755-1838) 954
Chad wick, John (1790-18^) 944
Chapin, Experience (i 786-1850) 376
Chapman, Mrs. Clarissa (Eames

Jacques) (i 785-1844) 818

Chase, Lt. Col. Sam(i739-i8i6) 692

Clarke, Rev. Jonas (1730- ) 450

Clap, Catherine (i 782-1872) 778

Hannah ( -1774) 761

Rev Nathaniel

(1668-1745) 746

Cleveland, Wm. (1770-1837) 512

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Cobb, Roland (17 57- 1842) 107

Coburn, Rose (1767-1859) 1800

Coffin, Wm. ( -1705) 640

Converse, Sarah (i 767-1849) 1835

Cook, Robert ( -18 14) 1070

Capt. Sam 1769- ) 945

Coote, Richard (i 636-1 701) 2291
Coram, Capt. Thos.

(1667-1751) 2308

Coming, Benj. (1738- ) 921

Nancy (1739-1835) 921

Comwallis, Lord (1738-1805) 1910

Cotton, John (i 585-1652) 662

Crafts, Caleb (1741-1826) 566

Ebenezer (1679-1722) 564

Ebenezer (i 740-1810) 565

Samuel (1736-1775) 565
Crowninshield, Capt. John;
George (1734-1815); Mary
Derby ( 1737" '813); George
Jr.(i766-i8i7); Jacob(i770-
1808; John (1771-1842);
Benj. (1732- ); Hannah
Carleton ( -1824) 1943-2047
Currier, Capt. John

(1726-1826) 1685

Davis, Elizabeth (1742-1817) 1835

Ruth (1774-18 1 2) 1794

Deland, Mary (1776- ) 677

Mary k (1746-1826) 673

Dexter, Timothy (1743- 1846) 15

Dickson, Ruth (1786- 1879) ^726

Dodge, Isaac (17^2-1785) 1168

Rebecca (1 761 -1 795) 1169

Doggett, Samuel (1751-1831) 567
Dorr, Capt. Ebenezer

(1763-1847) 779

Dudley, Elizabeth (1724-1805) 40

Joseph (1647-1720) 33

Paul (1675-1751) 53

Duncan, Esther (1722-17J7) 2241

Dwight, Timothy (1752-18 17) 2359

Edwards, Jonathan (1703-58) 311

Jonathan (1745-1801) 1895

Eliot, John (1747- 1843) ^4'°

Jane (1746-1824) 1322
Emerson, Ralph Waldo

(1803-82) 1477

Endicott, John (i588.>-i665) 462

Faneuil, Peter (i 700-1 743) 1407
Farnum, Mary S. (Jenkins)

(1796-1891) 1777

Felt, Catherine (1779- 1884) ^ *94

John ( -178O 1 1 94

Flavel, John (i630?-i09i) 1508

Flint, Capt. Sam uel( 1733-1777) 1528
Fowler, Sarah Putman

(i754?-i846) 1434
Franklin, Dr Benj.

(1706-1790) 467

Fry, Hannah (1744-1822) 780

Foster, Amos (1753-1835) 1817

Elizabeth (17 57-1843) 1790
Grace Barstowv

(1748-1835) 675

Capt. Jedidiah

(1726-1779)
Samuel (1779-1850)
Sarah Deland(i782-i

2280

658

864) 675

) 1476

1828

554

780

Dr. Simon (1766-
French, Rev. Jonathan
(1740-1800)

Mary R. (1814-1803)
Gage, Thomas (1727-1787)
Galloupe, John (161 5-1675)
Gansevoort, Peter (i 749-181 2)
Gardner, Isaac (1726-1775)

Mary J. (i 760-1851)

Dea. Thomas (1^5-1725) 786

Rev. John Sylvester John

( -1830) 1371

Gates, Horatio 2343

(1728-1807) 1407, 2344

Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1818) 2287

Gilbert, Jos. ( 1 7 1 5- 1 802) 1 401

Nathaniel (1747- 18 14) 1398
Goldsmith, Hannah S.
(1805-1892)

Nancy Taylor
(1790-1857)

Nathaniel (i 730-1845)

WUliam (1794-1869)
Goodhue, Aaron (1761-1847)
Goodwin, Capt. John

(1709- )
Gould, Betsey (1793-1827)

John (1785- )

Mary Watts (1789-1880) 11 18

Zaccheus (i 589-1670) 1523
Gove, Sarah Mills (1 754-1814) 1334
Gregg, Capt. James(i672-i76o) 412
Green, Mrs. Elizabeth

(1759.1797) 1775

Gen. Nathaniel (1742-86) 489
Hackett, Francis (1632- ) 2323
Hale, Sir Matthew (1609-1676) 124

Nathan (1755-1775) 1780

Hall, Betsey (i 780-1 801) 621

Hancock, John

(> 737-1793) 469*2284

Harding, Sarah Hickson

(1801-1867) 1751

Harrington, Jonathan

(1758-1784) 105, 175

Abigail (1781- ) 160

Harriman. Sarah (Brocklebank)

(1775-186. )
Hayden, Lt. Col. Benj. Jr.

(1759-1828)
Hayward, Calvin (1770-1853)
Edward (1753 1818)

1837

1308
1308

1837
1015

>5i3
1 1 14

Mary Fobes

;3i5i5)
(1781-1

870)

2295
2207
2208

144

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Heath, Wm. (1736-1814) 568

Henderson, Chas. (1779-1861) 621

Thos. (1 735-1 796) 621

Hewes, Shuball (1732- 1832) 592
Holman, Betsey Bard

(1 786-1829) 952

Holmes, Oliver Wendell

(1809- ) I

Holt, Henry ( 1763-182 1) 1723

Hood, John (1724-180Q) 1522

John ( 1 760-1836) 1 521

Hopkinson, David (1738- ) 061
Hoskins, Richard Quincy

(1770-1844) 1381

Houghton, Charlotte

(1771-1821) 1815

William (i 729-1814) 1407
HuU, Sarah Fuller (1759-1826) 80

Wm. (1753-1825) 1592

Hunt, Enoch (i 779-1864)

Eunice (17^0-1827) 1745

Israel (1758- ) 1080

Huntington, Maj. Gen. Jabez

(17 19-1786) 2275

Col. Joshua (1751- ) 2277

Gov Samuel(i73i-i796) 1421
Hurd, Joseph, Jr.

(1778-1857) 2292,2293

Hutchinson, Gov. Thos.

1711-1780) 129

lUsley, Jewett (1763- ) 860

Ingersoll, Nancy (1784- 1853) 1088
Jackson, Andrew (i 767-1845) 388
Jefferson, Thos. (1743 1826) 479
Jenkins, Lucy (Hooper)

(1755-1790) 1458

Sally (1786-1860)
Jones, Lucy (1 762- 1842) . 616

Kempton, Col. Thos.

(1740-1806) 1396, 1408

Kenney, Joseph (i 770-1847) 1097
Kettell, Andrew (1750-1832) 1740

Esther (1784- 1862) 1740

Kendall, Judith (1750- )
Kenniston, Reuben(i75i-I775) 1906
Kimball, Leonard (i 795-1 828) 1096
King, Henry (1784-1834) 1115

Kneeland, Sarah (i 738-1816)
Knox, Gen. Henry (17 50- 1806) 167
Lafayette, Marquis de

1757-1834) 210

Lamson, Jonathan (i 720-1808) 11 30

Susanna (1753-1825) 1740
Larcom, Elizabeth ( -1751) 1149
Leighton, Gen. Sam. (1740- 1802) 64
Leonard, Ephraim (1755-177 1) 527

Samuel (1634-174^) 2290

Zephaniah, Jr., Col.

(17^6-1814) 1415

Levett, Daniel H.( 1 790- ) 1126
Lincoln, Gen. Benj.

1733-1810) 2319^ 844

Lock, Betsey (1785-1854) 38

Lovell, James (1737-1814) 1401

Lovett, Lucy 17 56-1 834) 1 152

Lowder, Wm. 17 14-1796) 58

Ann (1717-1801) 58
Lund, Capt. James (1768-1825) 692

Madison, James (1751-1836) 2372
Manning, Polly (Wright)

(1782-1854) 1428, 1431

Richard (1755-1812) 1170
Marston, Susan Wendell

(1778-1854) 1360
Mather, Rev Cotton

(1663-1728) 1440

Rev. Increase

(1639-1723) 662
Melville, Maria (Ganesvort)

1 790- 1 87 2) 630

Deborah (1737- ) 606

Mills, Capt. Jos. (1750-1809) 1241

Moody, Chas. (1791- ) 1936
Morton, Nathaniel (161 3-1 685) 2306
Munroe, Col. Wm.(i742-i827) 104

James (1758-183 1) 1047
Nash (Sarah Foster)

(1810-1887) 676
Needham family, 1528-37 inc.

Daniel, Sergt.

1760-1774) 1524, 1528

Sophia (1797- ) 1526

Newall, David 1704-1769) 1563

Nickals, Susanna (1780-1867) 849

George (1778- 1865) 1219

Nichols, Sarah (1802-1830) 1201
Northey, Abijah

" Jr.

David ( 1 706-1 779) 1882
Oaks, Dr. Thomas (1644-1719) 2330

Ober, Capt. Benj. (1750-1780) looi
Obrae, Abigail (Mrs. Israel)

Osgood, Samuel (1748-1823) 1928

John (i595-'65i 1923

Osbom, Abigail 1770-1 11 25

Otis, James (177 5- 1783) 1403
Parker, Sergt. John ( 1 640- ) 1 5 1 4

Parsons, William (1743-1826) 63

Pease, Erastus (178J-1857) 375

Persis (Chapm)
(1784-1869) 371, 374

Pemberton, Ebenezer

(i747-»735)
Pepperell, Col. William

(1654-1734) 2371

Sir Wm.

(1696-1759) 62, 2370, 1442
Perry, Com. O. li.

(1785-1819) 594, 1588, 1594

Phelps, Lois (1767-1849) 1903

Philbrick, Joseph (1772-1830) 1231

Lois Hoag (17J4-1843) 1238

Samuel (i 734-1806) 1236

HannahGove(i734-i838)i237

145

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Perley, John (1779-1815) 1386

Phillips, Phoebe Foxcroft
(1 743.181 2)
Samuel (1752-1802) 1760

- (1689-1711) 1773

Phips, Gov. Spencer

(1685-1757) 2280-2283

Pickering,Timothy(i703-i777) 1210

(1703-1718) 1210

Timothy (1745-1520) 1216

Pierce, Bet»ey (1787-1864) 121 1

Jarathmeal ( 1 747-1821) 1218

Joseph (1774-1793) »209

John (1787-17 20

Pierrepont, Sarah (1770-1758) 1893

Poor, Abraham (1742-1819) 1910

Daniel (1740-1814) 180

Gen. Enoch (1736-1780) 1899

Stephen (i 771 -1842) 1794

Porter Moses (17 56-1822) 1264

Prentiss, Rev. Thomas

(1747-1874) ^ 1332

Preston, John (1746-1827) 434-444
Prince, Madam Deborah

(1709.1776) 57

Rev.Thomas(i687-i758) 29

Proctor, Robert ( 1 760-1847 ) 934

Thomdike (1759-1792) 934

Purkitt, Henry (1745.1846) 2349

Putnam, Gen. Israel

(1778-1790) 447*448,456
Col. Jesse

(1778-1867) 448,456

Joseph (1739-1788) 448

Col. David (1 707-1769) 447

Quincy, Josiah Jr. (i744-i775) 'o

" (1772-1864) 334

Randolph, Gov. (1727-177 q) 788

Rea, Sarah Barr ( 1 782-1 862 ) 1 27 1

Samuel ( -1842) 1271

Revere, Pauni735-i7i8) 2327

Richardson, Thos. (1747- ) 554

Mary (1787-1859) 554

Rindge, Mrs. Martha Dennison

(1668-1728) 1289

Ropes, Benj (i 747-1 788)
" (1721-1790)
" (1772-1845) 1276

Ruth Hardy(i79Q- )
Sarah (1717- ) 1208

" (17 52-1 796) 1220

Ross, Daniel (1754-1858) 977, 1349
Rotch, Francis (1750-1822) 1406
Wm. (1754.1828) 1405, 1406
Rust, Henry (1737-18 12) 1228

John (1762-1834) 1229

Sampson, Deborah (Shurtleiff

Robert) (1760-1827) 773
Savory, Mercy (Adams)

(1704-85) 847

Shillaber,Ebenezer( 1 760-1851) 1325
Shirley, Gov. Wm.

(1693-1771) 468,2281

Shurtliff. Benj. (1774-1847) 1299
Nat. Bradstreet

(1810^1874) 1304

Sally Shaw (1778-1845)
Sarah Eliza Smith
(1814-1886)
Shute, Samuel (1653-1742) 460

Smith, Aaron (1756-1828)

Mrs. Aaron (1754-1848) 933
Anna (1743-1781) 98

South worth, Thomas

(1616-1669) 2307

Spanford, John (1678-1735) 869
Standish, Myles

(1 584-1656) 213. 1625, 2361
Stark, Gen. John (1728-1822) 1546
Stickney, Lieut. Eleazer

(1740-1824) 1671

Matthew Adams
(1805-1894) 1327

Stimpson, Lydia Buffington

(1803-1828) 1058

Stoddard, MUes (i77 5-1799) 598
Stone, Parmelia Marsh

(1797-1820) 1095

Sarah Putman
(1800-1863) 1098

Strickland, Abigal Tuttle

(1795-1878) 1357

Warren (1794-1878) 1357
Strong, Gov. Caleb (i 745-1 81 9) 92
Sumner, Gov. Increase

(1746-1799) 2285

Samuel (i 766-1 844) 522

Gen. (1797-1863) 547

Swett, Moses (1770-1829) 2094

Swetzer, Betsey (1 769-1858) 1162

Taylor, Col. Isaac (i 787-1 765) 211

Nancy (1790-1853) 1308

Thissell, Anna (1780-1843) 1154

Tileston,Timothy (1782-1866) 38, 48

Tilton, Stephen (1769-1799)

Thaxter, Col. Samuel

(1665-1740) 2348

Maj. Sam. (1723-1771)
Thomdike, Capt. Lakin

(1730-1796) 1000

Capt. Nicholas

(1733-1788) lOOI

Tucker, Marsy (1780- ) 164

146

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Thrasher, Lucy L. (Pierce)

(1792- ) 1 575*1595' 1 630
Tittle, John (1733-1800) 1350

Lydia Tuft (17:33-1813) 1350
Towne, Hannah Harris

(1778- . ) 1787

Tracy, Nathaniel

(1 749-1 796) 1441

Tufts, Peter (1648 172 1) 2291

Deborah (1788- ) 1385

Tyler, John (i 790-1862) 262

Upton, Marcy Townsend

(1796. ) 1073

John (1789-1825) 1073

Usher, Gov. John 63

United States Daughters I5q4

Vane, Harry (161 2-1 662 5, 461

Viles, Bowman

(1780-1838) 450, 451,
Jesse (1793-1855)
Vose, Capt. Ebenezer

(1712-1784)
Wade, Nath'l (1750-1826)
Wait, Elizabeth (i 746-1 826)

Thomas (1749- )
Walker, Bethia (1796 1833)
David (i 792-1829)
Hannah (1741-1828)

Mark (1753-1835)
Mary S. (17 59-1825
Wallis, Bartholomew

(1753.1828)
Warren, Gen. Jos. (1741-1775)
Warren, Nathan (1761-1843)
Warren, Nehemiah
(1796-1885)
Washington, George (1732-99)

452
610

741
881

t42
42
871
871
662
600
6ci

61S
603

2385

472

Watts, Isaac D. D.

(1674-1748)
Mary (i 764-1849)
Wayne, Gen Anthony

(1745-1796)
Webster, Daniel

(I782.r8q2) 1583, 1584

Wendall, Evert Jansen

(1675- ) 1360

West, Rev. Samuel

(1729-1807) 1403, 1404

Wheatley, Phyllis (negro au-
thoress, 1 7 53- 1 784) o
Whipple, Hannah (1747-182 1 )
John ( 1 605-16)59)
" (1689-1781)
" (17 17-1794)
Matthew (i 658-1 739)
William (i 730-1 785)
White,Peregrine( -1704) 766,920
Whittredge,George(i797- ) 1085
Livermore ( -1856) 1083
Wight, Dr. Aaron (1742-18 13) 591
Wilkins, Francis (1785-1870) 1276
Williams, Lydia (Wait)

1388
1287
1215
1289
1289

;235

(I775-I857)

Winthrop, John^(i 588-1649)

460

Winslow. Ann Green
(1760-1779)
Col. John (170^1774)
Withington, Mary (1800-34)
Wolcott, Gov. Oliver
(1760.1833)
Gov. Roger

( 1 679-1 767) 2270, 2271

Gov. Oliver
(1726-1797)477.2272,2273,2274

767
2276

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HISTORICAL DATA

ARRANGED BY MRS. JOSHUA BATES, BRIDGEWATER

Barnstable County

INCORPORATED JUNE a, 1685

BARNSTABLE. The Baptist Church, originally a court house,
stands back of a small common, where in 1774 a collection of citizens
from all parts of the country, styling themselves "The body of the
People", prevented the assembling of the courts, because an appeal
could be taken to royal authority therefrom. The first overt act of
rebellion in Massachusetts.

BOURNEDALE. Site of the old Pilgrim trading post at Monu-
ment River. Site of the Indian church paid for by Judge Samuel Sewall
who presided at the witchcraft trials.

CHATHAM. Champlain, the French navigator visited this location
before the Pilgrims.

EASTHAM. The last spot visited by the Mayflower's company.

NORTH TRURO. Standish and his exploring party from the
Mayflower, drank from the spring in this town.

PROVINCETOWN. Tablet erected in front of the Provincetown
Town Hall, to commemorate the First Landing of the Pilgrims and the
signing of the social compact.

SANDWICH. Visited by Gov. Bradford in 1662 to procure corn.

WEST BARNSTABLE. Birthplace, and early residence of James
Otis, also birthplace of Chief Justice Shaw.

YARMOUTH. House, in the upper rooms of which, the women of
the town sat up all night to make cartridges and other preparations for
the military company, which started the next morning for Dorchester
on the requisition of Gen. Washington.

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Berkshire County

INCORPORATED APRIL ai, 1761

ADAMS. Fort Massachusetts, famous during the French wars,
built in 1745. The Perry elm now marks the site of the old fort

CHESHIRE. The famous mammouth Cheese presented to Presi-
dent JefiEerson, Jan 1, 1802, weighing 1450 pounds, came from this
town.

CLARKSBURG. Hudson's brook perpetuates the name of the first
white settler.

GREAT HARRINGTON. Monument mountain, so named from a
rude cairn once here; William C. Bryant, a former resident, wrote a
poem on this romantic tradition.

HINSDALE. First settled by Francis, David, and Thomas Miller,
who surveyed the road from Boston to Albany, and ran the line be
tween Massachusetts and New York.

OTIS. Named in honor of Hon. Harrison Gray Otis of Boston, at
that time Speaker of the House of Representatives.

'Hl5torlc Plyn>outl>»»

SAMOSET
HOUSE.

D. II. MAYNARD, - Ownbr and Prop.

Flnt-ClaM In IiTery Respect.

Located at head of Railroad Park
and in the centre of all points of his-
toric interest.

Corregpondence Solicited.

jfern-Croft Inn

Daiyversy f\as5-

Furnished throughout with furniture of ye
olden time. Chicken (broiled) is our special-
ty. Fine Golf course of forty-five acres locar
ted here. Antiques bought and sold.

01. L Darrii. Proy.

B. PoRTBR PousLAND, Manager.

Records Searched
and Papers Drawn for

APPUCANTS TO

Patriotic * Societies

Address,

Miss A«J«Hewins^

Dbdham, Mass.
CertificatM of Revolirtioaary Service, $1*00.

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Dukes G>unty

INCORPORATED MAY lo, 1643

These islands discovered by Bartholomew Gosnold in 1602. Cellar of
Gosnold storehouses yet to be seen.

Bristol G>ttnty

INCORPORATED JUNE 2, 1685

ATTLEBOROUGH. Site of John Woodcock's garrison, one of
the chain of fortifications extending from Boston to Rhode Island,
stood till 1806.

BERKLEY. Contains celebrated Dighton or " Writing Rock " with
hieroglyphic inscriptions.

DIGHTON. Contains a rude flat stone, dated 1675, ^^^ar Berkley
and Dighton bridge, which marks the grave of the first white man kill-
ed in that town by the Indians.

DARTMOUTH. Cellars of Russell's garrison on the north bank of
the Aponagansett.

FAIRHAVEN. Remains of Fort Phoenix erected after the raid in
1778. A cannon used at this repulse is preserved.

First in Quality I First in Purity I

First in the mouths of our
Fair Daughters*

CNOX • CHOCOLATES •

AVADB BY

FOBES, HAYWOOD AND Co.,

INCORPORATED.

42 to 52 Chardon Street,

Boston, Mass*

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NEW BEDFORD. An old elm stands on the county road where
the British rested on their destructive visit, Sept. 7, 1778.

REHOBOTH. Grave of Massasoit and a well dug by hhn. Wil-
liam Blackstone was the first white settler. There Roger Williams
first pitched his tent when driven from Massachusetts. Memorable for
the capture of Annawon the last of King Philip's chieftains, Aug. 28,
1676.

RAYNHAM. Site of one of the earliest iron works. Many sites of
ancient dwellings marked by tablets.

SWANSEA. First English blood shed in King Philip's War.

TAUNTON. The old Unitarian church is the site where King
Philip met the Commissioners of the Colony just before the outbreak
of King Philip's war in 1675. Until within a few years, East Taunton
wascaUedSquawbetty ; it was purchased of "Squaw Betty" for a peck of
beans; her father was John Sausaman, an Indian Christian missionary.

Essex G>unty

INCORPORATED MAY lo, 1643

AMESBURY. Site of the birthplace of Josiah Bartlett Site
where the frigate "Alliance" was built on the banks of the Powow ;
the "Decator" notable in 181 2.

COMPLIMENTS OF

A.STOWELL&Q

BOSTON, MASS.

W.J. KNOWLTON,

Precious Stones.

165 Tremont St., Boston.

B^^ gout ciotbtng

At the Naumkeag, where you will have a
wholesale stock of fashionable goods to select
from, at reasonable prices.

Naumkeag Clothing Company, Salem, Maat.

Te^ ROOI9 Temple.

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ANDOVER. Sold in 1646 by Cutshamache to Mr. John Wood-
bridge for £6 and a coat, with certain privileges to " Roger."

The North Parish is the older settlement (North Andover since
1855). Both towns abound in well preserved homesteads, owned through
successive generations. The oldest house, built by Gov. Simon Brad-
street, home of his wife Anne, the first woman poet of America, is in
the North Parish. The first manufactory was Judge Phillips' powder
mUl, afterwards a paper, now a woolen mill. Harvard College stored a
part of her library during the Revolution in the house where Phillips
Academy was organized, 1 778, and the first lectures before the Theo-
logical Seminary delivered, 1808. This house demolished i89o,
James Otis killed by lightning at the Osgood place. West Parish.

BRADFORD. Indian Hill, site of the old Powder House. House
of Dudley Carlton, who represented the town in the General Assembly
in 1776. This house used in the Revolutionary war for prisoners.
Bradford Academy ; a coeducational school incorporated, 1804. (Af-
terward restricted to girls). American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions organized here in 18 10.

DAN VERS. Gov. Endicott's grant in 1632. The Endicott pear
tree still in good condition, yet about two hundred and sixty five years

Y^ Colonial Shop - - -

Antique ' Furniture, ' Blue • China,
Silver, * Brasses, * Etc., • Etc.

Colonial SIjI^S in Dinin$-room Furnilure

Fabrics • and • Wall • Papers

Estimates and Designs given for Interior Decorations, Upholstery
and Cabinet Work

LEE L. POWERS CO., BOSTON

406 Boylston Street 146 Providence Street

Back Bay

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old. The Rebeka Nurse House ; also her grave. Monument to those
who fell at Lexington. Site of the old Bell Tavern, where Col. Timothy
Pickering halted his Salem Regiment on their march to Bunker Hill.
Here died '* Eliza Wharton " the heroine of " The Coquette," one of
the first American novels, by Mrs. Foster.

GROVELAND. The church edifice now standing and in constant
use was erected 1790; in its belfrey hangs a Paul Revere bell with this
inscription

" The living to the Church I call
And to the grave I summon all."

Rbvbrb, 1795.

GLOUCESTER. Comprises Cape Ann. The promontory was
named " Anne " by Prince Charles out of respect for his mother.
" Mother Ann's " profile is carved by nature on a large rock at Eastern
Point and is said to be a very good likeness. A fishing and planting
station commenced here under Roger Conant in 1624; but was given
up in 1626; a few years later a permanent settlement was made by Rev.
Mr. Bl)rman and fifty others. Some remains are left at Cape Anne of
a house, built at the time John Endicott was sent there, in 1628, with
one hundred men.

HAVERHILL. Monument iu memory of Mrs. Hannah Dustin.
Capt. William Baker was the first man who knew of the intended ex-

HINCKLEY. AYERS & GO.

WHOLESALE
DEALERS IN

BUTTER,
CHEESE,
EGGS,
BEANS

n $0. market, 19 tXatbm $ts.

BOSTON, MASS.

Star

Brand

MEAL'S

When you Buy . . .

pippai) jladdie

Either Canned or Whole Fish
OBT THB BBST.

PREPARED BY

JOHNR. NEAL&CO.

T WHARF, BOSTON, MASS.

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NottDOob Pte00

J. S. Gushing & Co. — Berwick & Smith

NORWCX)D, MASS.

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pedition to Concord by the British in 1775. Early in 1645 the sale of
intoxicating beverages was restrained by license, both as to the manner
of sale and as to where it should be sold. Birthplace of John G. Whit-
tier, Dec. 17, 1807.

IPSWICH. First place in Essex County visited by Europeans;
Capt Edward Hardie and Nicholas Hobson touched at this place on
their way to Virginia, 1611. Mascounomet (the sagamore) sold his
right to Ipswich for ;£2o; died 1658; buried on Sagamore Hill (now
Hamilton). A man was prosecuted, 1667, for digging up the bones of
the Sagamore, and for carrying his ''scull on a pole."

The first pastor was Rev. Nathaniel Ward, author of the "Simple
Cobbler of Agawam." Rev. William Hubbard settled here in 1656; in
1682 the legislature voted him £s^y for his history of New England and
the next year ordered this sum paid him now if '* he procure a f ayre
coppie to be written, that it be fitted for the presse."

LYNN. First iron works in America; the dies used for stamping
the pine-tree shilling were cast at these works. Appleton's Pulpit; to
this precipitous blu£E is fastened a tablet much defaced, reading " In
September, 1667, from this rock, resisting the tyranny of Sir Edmund
Andros, Major Samuel Appleton of Ipswich spoke to the people in
behalf of those principles which later were embodied in the Declaration
of Independence." Pirates Glen, Wolf Pits, date from 1630. L3mn
Mineral Spring; Cotton Mather extols its virtue. Dr. Crowninshield
settled here. Flax Pond; atone end is a large flat stone from which
the stem Puritan used to duck a scold until she promised to mend her
ways. Black Anne^s Corner, said to take its name from an old negro
once a scout in Gen. Washington's army. Old Blue Anchor Tavern,
half way from Salem to Boston, for a hundred and seventy years the
most celebrated tavern in Essex County.

MARBLEHEAD. Historic sites. The Tucker House, built 1640;
Home of Gen. Glover. The Old Tavern. Old Custom House. The
Eagle House. Fort Sewall ; The Home of Col. Azor Ome. The Old
Brig. The Old Burying Hill. Birthplace of Judge Story. St
Michael's Church. King Hoopers House. The Hooper House. The
Powder House. Three houses on Mugford Street. The Lee Mansion.

NEWBURYPORT. The Coffin House, erected 1645. Noyes's
House, Parker street, erected 1646. Old Garrison House erected 1648.
Old South Church, corner Federal and School streets, where Whitfield
preached and where he is buried, erected 1756. House where Whit-
field died. House where Garrison was born. School street. Residence
of Nathaniel Tracy. Dalton House, State street. Timothy Dexter
House, High street. Barlett-Hopkinson House, residence of Francis
Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The original Bartlett House was built in 1680, the door stone of which

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"Old Colony" Books.

JANE a. AUSTIN

Standlsh of Standish. i6mo, $1.25.

The Same. Holiday Edition. With 20 photogravures from designs
by Fbank T. Merrill. 2 vols., 12 mo, $5.00.
Betty Alden. i6mo, $1.25.
A Nameless Nobleman, i6mo, $1.25.
I>r. LeBaron and His Daughters. i6mo, $1.25.
David Alden's Daughter, and Other Stories of Colo-
nial Times. i6mo, I1.25.
Mrs. Austin's stories reproduce with remarkable fidelity and loyalty the
characters and incidents of the early years of the old Plymouth Colony.

JOHN A. aOODWIN

The Pilgrim Republic. An Historical Review of the Colony
of New Plymouth, with Sketches of the Rise of other New England
Settlements, a History of Congregationalism, and the Creeds of the
Period. With Maps and Plans. 8vo, 622 pages, $400 «^'-
"The most generally interesting work on the Pilgrims, of an authoritative
kind, in the whole range of the literature of the subject." Ltterary World,
Boston. ,^ ^

Sold hy BoohaelierB, Sent, powtpoM, hy

HOUGHTON, AVIFPLIN ^ <^^'> Boston

pORTR/IITS or

W/I5niNQT0N, flDfln5,
H/IMCOCK, KNOX, H/iniLTON,

And Man) Other HeroM of the ReioluUon.

5BND FOR CATAI-0«UB.

FOSTER BROTHERS. ^ ''1,'?s?Sr"'

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still marks the spot The Bartletts engaged in the first tannery busi-
ness and used the famous " boiling springs ** for that purpose.

NEWBURY AND BYFIELD. Here are many old monuments in
Colonial graveyards. There are some milestones and stones in the
foundations of old houses, which are carved in a style very unlike that
of most Puritan monuments ; these s3rmbols are disks, whorls, fleur-de-
lis, phallic signs, and a design representing the Sun-God*s bride, with a
sunburst over it Birthplace of Theophilus Parsons.

SALEM. Essex Institute. Old First Meeting House, 1634. Tur
ner House. Birthplace of Nathaniel Bowditch. Site of Ayitchcraft
Jail ; Court Houses in Federal street, where the witchcraft records are
to be seen ; and many portraits, including Hunt's famous portrait of
Chief Justice Shaw. North Bridge, North street, scene of Leslie's
retreat, Feb. 26, 1775; Roger Williams House, comer of Essex and
North streets ; Gallows Hill, the scene of nineteen [witchcraft execu-
tions, 1692; Pickering House, Broad street, 1651. Charter street
Burial Ground, the earliest burial place in Salem.

Franklin Gmnty

INCORPORATED JUNE 24, i8ix

BERNARDSTON. "The Falls," scene of "Fall Fight "in 1676.
Sites of first four Forts belonging to Major Burk, Mr. S. Connable,
Lieut £. Sheldon, Deacon Sheldon.

DEERFIELD. Monument at Bloody Brook in memory of Capt.
Lathrop and his men who fell on this spot by an ambuscade of Indians.
House of Capt John Sheldon, only house left after the massacre
March I St 1704, headed by Major Hertel de Rouville. A journal of
one of the prisoners kept in the march to Canada where they were
taken, is in one of the Canadian convents, also a small church bell
taken then is now hanging in an Indian Church in St Regis.

GREENFIELD. The scene of many horrors of Indian warfare.
Monument of John Williams, who was captured and carried into
Canada with fifty seven captives, and who was redeemed and brought
to Boston, 1706. The celebrated Capt Jonathan Carver resided here
many years.

NEW SALEM. "Village Green," where on the intelligence of the
Battle of Lexington the people hastily assembled ; their captain, being
believed to be a Tory, William Stacy, first Lieutenant, took off his
hat and addressed them :

" Fellow soldiers, I don't know exactly how it is with you, — I will
no longer serve a king who murders my own countrymen," and tearing
his commission in pieces, trod it under foot ; Capt Stacy led this small
band to Cambridge, was finally Lieut. Col. under command of Putnam.

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NORTHFIELD. Site of horrible barbarity at Beer's plain and
Beer's Mountain.

Hampden Gmnty

INCORPORATED FEBRUARY 25, 1812

BRIMFIELD. Monument of Gen. William Eaton.

LONGMEADOW. Monument of Rev. Stephen Williams, ordained
in 1 716. Son of Rev. John Williams of Deerfield, who was carried
captive with his father to Canada.

SPRINGFIELD. House still in possession of descendants of Wil-
liam P)mcheon, Esq. ; magistrate in 1629 ; came with Gov. Winthrop.
Site of Indian fort at Long Hill.

WEST SPRINGFIELD. Site of first Meetmg House. Site of
house of first minister, Rev. John Woodbridge ; an appearance here of
an underground passage connecting the cellar of the house with a
cavern, where tradition says the women and children fled in alarm
from the Indians.

WILBRAHAM. Site of first house where Nathaniel Hitchcock
and his family lived one year alone ; in i733,^,four families lived in this
place. Rev. Noah Hitchcock was ordained in Mrs. Warriner's bam*
the weather proving so stormy that they abandoned the oak tree where
their preparations for it had been made.

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Hampsliifc County

INCORPORATED MAY 7, 166a

BELCHERTOWN. For manyyears called *Cold Springs " from a
noted spring near the path that was travelled from Northampton to
Brookfield and Boston, there being no house between Hadley and
Brookfield.

CUMMINGTON. William Cullen Bryant, bom here Nov. 3, 1794.

HADLEY. Place of refuge for GofiEe and Whalley, two judges of
Charies I (called regicides) who arrived in Boston, 1660. Unkown to
most of the inhabitants they remained at Rev. John Russell's and Peter
Tilton's sixteen years, occupying a chamber from which a secret pas-
sage led to the cellar ; Gen. Goffe left his concealment when the people
were in great consternation, assumed command and rallied them to
oppose the Indians (1676). When the Indians fled, he disappeared. It
was common at that day to suppose Hadley had been saved by its
guardian angeL

PLAINFIELD Grave of Dea. Joseph Beals (known as the
•* Mountain Miller ") who came in 1779 ^^^^ Bridgewater.

SOUTH HADLEY. Site of first Meeting House built 1737; the
people were called together by the blowing of a conch shell ; in 1 750 a

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vote was passed to build a larger church but its location was not set-
tled for thirteen years, during that time more than fifty meetings were
held to discuss the question : finally settled by lot.

WARE. Sold to John Reed, Esq., Boston^ for two coppers per
acre, by a military company, to whom it was granted for services.

WEST HAMPTON. Lemuel Strong was the first child born in
this town; in 1817 he was the oldest man.

Middlesex County

INCORPORATED MAY 10, 1643

BILLERICA. The Indian settlement was separated from the Eng-
lish settlement by a ditch, which may still be traced. Within its
limits are remains of their fort.

CAMBRIDGE. Harvard College, founded in 1636. "Washington
Elm," intersection of Garden and Mason streets ; here Washington

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drew his sword as Commander-in-Chief of the American army. ''Long,
fellow's House on Brattle street, headquarters of Gen. Washington.
Site of Leifs house, near Cambridge Hospital.

CHARLESTOWN. Bunker Hill Monument on Breed's Hill com-
memorates the battle of June 17, 1775 ; the comer stone was laid just
fifty years after the fight, by Gen. Lafayette and the oration was deliv-
ered by Daniel Webster, who was also the orator at the dedication, on
June 17, 1843. ^ sl^b ^^ ^^ ^^^^ marks the place where Gen. Joseph
Warren was killed. The United States Navy Yard established
1798.

CONCORD. " Monument on the Common." The old Manse
built for Rev. William Emerson in 1765, near the Old North Bridge.
" Knight's Tavern ** stands just as on the day when Major Pitcaim
entered it and stirred his brandy with his bloody finger, sa3ring that
he would stir the rebel's blood before night " The old Church Site."
The Battle Ground ; the old Burying Ground.

GROTON. A Monument marks the site of the house where Col.
Prescott of Bunker Hill fame, was born. Site of the Longley house,
scene of an Indian massacre. Site of Rev, Mr. Willard's meeting
house, burned by the Indians. Chamberlain killed the young Indian

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Paugus (who came to avenge the death of his father), near a brook-
that is now called Paugus brook.

HOLLISTON. Daniel Shay bom here, 1 747 ; leader in the insur-
rection called " Shay's rebellion."

LEXINGTON. Monument on Common. High school, site where
Earl Percy with reinforcements planted a field piece to cover the retreat
of the British troops, April 19, 1775 > House of Jonathan Harrington
wounded on the Common, 1775. "The Munroe Tavern" Earl Percy's
headquarters and hospital; Buckman Tavern built 1690, a rendezvous
of the minute men. Clark House, built 1698, Samuel Adams and John
Hancock were sleeping here, when aroused by Paul Revere. Dorothy
Quincy accompanied Hancock to Burlington next day.

MALDEN. " Bell Rock," in 1682 the town bell was placed upon
this elevated rock.

MEDFORD. Winter Hill, the place of encampment of Gen. Bur-
goyne and his army after the capture.

NATICK. The First Indian Church was removed here from New-
ton by Rev. John Eliot in 1651 : here he translated the Bible into the
Nipmuc (Natick) dialect. While engaged in this work he came to the
passage, ** The mother of Sisera looked out at the window and cried

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through the lattice ;" the word which he gathered from the natives to
mean lattice he afterward found was the term for " eelpot." This was
the first Bible printed in America, Cambridge 1663.

NEWTON. Newton was the birthplace of Roger Sherman, one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Jackson home-
stead on Washington street has sheltered eight generations of a family
distinguished for having forty-six of its sons in the Revolution. Original
house built 1670, present house, embracing a well preserved portion of
the old one, built 1809. First burial ground. First church, 1660.
Beneath the large elm trees on the Wisnall estate, Capt. Wisnall
assembled his men and marched to the battle of Lexington.

At Newton Highlands stands the Woodward homestead erected in
1 68 1, also the Bethuel Allen house of early colonial days, long occupied
by Ralph Waldo Emerson. On Walnut street, Newtonville, was the
home of Thomas Mayhew, Governor of Martha's Vineyard. In 18 14
it became the home of Gen. Hull of the American army and Governor
of Michigan. In 1854 the estate passed to Gov. William Claflin of
Massachusetts.

SUDBURY. Monument to Capt. Samuel Wadsworth of Milton,
Lieut. Sharpe of Brookline and Capt. Broclebank of Rowley with about
twenty-six soldiers slain by the Indians, April 18, 1676.

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WALTHAM. Gov. Winthrop and his companions here in 1632.
Beaver Brook named "because the beavers had shorn down divers
trees and made divers dams across the brook." Two miles farther is
Norumbega Tower in commemoration of the Norsemen.

WATERTOWN. Norse Amphitheatre; Stone dam, docks, and
wharves of Norumbega. House where Paul Revere lived. '* Warren
House" in which Gen. Warren slept the night before the battle. Cool-
idge Tavern. Site of the Parish Church, in which met the Provincial
Congress. Gen. Gore estate.

Nantucket Gmnty

INCORPORATED JUNE aa, 1695

NANTUCKET. Peter Folger, grandfather of Benjamin Franklin
was the prominent citizen. Old Indian deeds from the Indian sachems
were examined by him and his signature was added to that of the
Justice, for their satisfaction.

Norfolk County

INCORPORATED MARCH 26, 1793

BROOKLINE. On April 19, 1775, Brookline's military companies
met in front of the Unitarian church and marched to Lexington. Han-

Gborgb L. Stbvbns, Pres. Albert C. Warrbn, Treas. John Haskbll Butlsr, Sec
BttabUshed 1870. Incorporated 1890.

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nah Adams, the first woman in the country to make literature a pro-
fession, lived near the Bethany Building, Washington street Site of
the old Punch Bowl Tavern. The Babcock House. Craft's House,
1709, date on the chimney.

DEDHAM. Site of first Meeting House. First Indian outrage
committed here in King Philips War, 1675. Poham slain by a party of
Dedham and Medford people, July 25, 1676. A pillar on comer of
court house square is erected in honor of William Pitt, who procured a
repeal of the Stamp Act

DORCHESTER. Town Meeting Square, here (by the records of
Oct 8, 1633) the first town meeting in the colonies was held. Meeting
House Hill, the meeting house transferred here in 1670, this is also the
location of the Mather School which is, as far as any existing records
can establish, the first school supported by general taxation. Burial
ground at Upham's comer.

MILTON. Summer residence of Gov. Thomas Hutchinson. On a
brook bordering on Milton, remains are visible pf a dam and furnace
built about 1650. Site of first paper mill built in New England.

QUINCY. Birthplace and residence of John Adams, and John Q.
Adams, Presidents of the United States. First Unitarian Church, be-
neath which the remains of the second and sixth presidents, with their

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wives are buried. Adams Academy, site of the birthplace of John
Hancock. The Abigail Adams Cairn. The Standish Cairn, on Squan-
tum Head; the spot upon which Capt. Standish with his men, guided
by the Indian " Squantum," landed Sept. 3, 1621.

ROXBURY. First Church; Old burying ground; Old fort; First
gristmill; Old tavern; Meeting House Hill common; Old parsonage
where Gen. Thomas and his stafE viewed the Battle of Bunker Hill
from the upper windows; Burying ground redoubt, first defensive
works constructed by Americans; Site of the Free School in Roxbury;
Corner Washington and Warren streets, where bread was made for the
American soldiers during the siege of Boston.

Plymouth County

INCORPORATED JUNE a, 1685

DUXBURY. " Captain's Hill," the homes of Brewster and Standish
were below the hill. John Alden's farm at Eagle Tree Pond has been
held by a John Alden to the present day. " Powder Point."

BRIDGEWATER. "Old Burying Ground." Site of an Indian
fort on Fort Hill in that part called Titicut (Tetiquet, Indian spelling);
also a fishing weir and fording place are now seen here at low water at
Pratt's Bridge. Stephen Hopkins and Edward Winslow stopped here

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of young women. It is distinctly Christian in its instruction, discipline,
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conveniences.

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language spoken. Good accommodations are here provided, a pleasant
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on their journey to Mount Hope Bay in June 1621 and returned by the
same route.

EAST BRIDGE WATER. The common is the site of the "Train-
ing Field.'* Here the last review of Bridgewater troops was held
under Gov. Hutchinson before the Revolution; Col. Edson commander.
Sachem's Rock, where the original contract for the town was made by
Capt. Standish (and others) with Massasoit; near here evidences can be
seen under the water of the original fishing weir and fording place from
whence the tract was measured.

WEST BRIDGEWATER. House of Rev. James Keith of the
Keiths of Aberdeen, Scotland.

MIDDLEBOROUGH. The " Ponds " were the resort of Tispaquin
and the Namasket tribe. John Sassaman, Indian missionary murdered
here.

HINGHAM. Site of Gen. Benjamin Lincoln's house, President of
the Society of Cincinnati in Massachusetts. Oldest house of worship
in North America.

MARSH FIELD. Summer residence of Hon. Daniel Webster;
House of Edward Winslow.

PLYMOUTH. Landing of the Pilgrims here in December, 1620.
Forefather's Rock. Monument to the Pilgrim Fathers. Pilgrim Hall
erected 1824, rebuilt and made fireproof 1880; Court House, Cole's
Hill, Burying Hill and many others.

ROCHESTER. Rental of pasturage from this town and Cape Cod
fisheries, furnished the earliest support of free schools on this continent.
Dr. Benj. Church in 1675 held negotiations at "Great Head" with
Queen Avashongs the squaw sachem Here lived Rev. Timothy Rug-
gles and his son — President of the Stamp Act Congress in 1765.

SCITUATE. House built by John Williams, structure shows it was
a garrison house.

WAREHAM. In war of 1812 the Nimrod anchored off "Great
Hill" in Buzzards Bay, and 200 mariners in barges landed on the
Wareham side, and destroyed property to the amount of $25,000.

Suffolk County

INCORPORATED MAY 10, 1643

BOSTON. Old State House. Old South Meeting House. King's
Chapel. Fanueil Hall. Boston Common. Copp's Hill Old Granary
Burying Ground. Liverpool Wharf, scene of the famous Boston tea party.
Old North Church, from which Paul Revere hung lanterns. 40 State
Street, site of the Boston Massacre. Birthplace of Benj. Franklin.
Site of Liberty Tree corner Essex and Washington Streets

CHELSEA. United States Naval Hospital grounds. Site of the

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house that Samuel Maverick built, and fortified, in 1623 in front of
which is the landing of the first ferry ever set up in North America.
The Gary House. Newgate House in Revere, probably the oldest
house in what was the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

"Worcester Gmnty

INCORPORATED APRIL a, 1731

BROOKFIELD. Site of Gilbert's Fort. Marks Garrison near the
southwest end of Wickaboag Pond ; it is related, Mrs. Marks discov-
ered hostile Indians near the garrison ; she put on her husband's wig,
hat and great coat and taking the gun went to the top of the fortifica-
tions and marching backward and forward vociferating like a vigilant
sentinel, " All's well, all's well ; " the Indians concluded they could not
surprise the fort and retired.

FITCHBURG. Site of " Old Gov. Page House."

MENDON. Site of Richard Post's house.

MILFORD. Gen. Alexander Scammel (1777) a native of this town,
was at Yorktown and wounded just before the surrender of Comwallis.
Died soon after. Prisoners of war were here billeted on the people.

NEW BRAINTREE. Chief place of rendezvous of the savages
when Brookfield was destroyed.

OXFORD. Settlement here as in other places of the French ref-
ugees ; of the nine presidents of the old Congress, who conducted the
United States through the Revolution, three were descendants of
these refugees ; Henry Laurens of South Carolina, John Jay of New
York, Elias Boudinot of New Jersey.

SHREWSBURY. Monument of Hon. Artemus Ward, bom in
1727; an American general 1775 ^^^ politician.

WESTBOROUGH. House of Eli Whitney acknowledged inventor
of the cotton gin.

WEST BOYLSTON. Home of Robert B. Thomas, famed for his
Farmer's Almanac.

WORCESTER. Site of the Old South Church, erected 1763.
Hon. Isaiah Thomas read from one of its porches, for the first time, the
Declaration of Independence to the people of Worcester. Nathan
Baldwin house, oldest building in Worcester. United States Arms
Hotel, later the exchange Coffee House. Site of parsonage of Rev.
Isaac Burr, built 1740. Site of the second court house, 175 1, fitted
out with pillory, whipping post and stocks. The Salsbury Mansion,
1770, in excellent state of preservation. Monument to Col. Timothy
Bigelow, of Revolutionary fame, upon Worcester Common. Site of
the house of the Rev. Aaron Bancroft where was born his son, Hon,
George Bancroft, the historian.

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Settlement of QtSes and Towns of Massachusetts

J620— J8J6

Airanged in chronological order by Mrs, S. J. Marland from the data
found in the Manual of the General Court, compiled under the direction
of Robert T. Swan, Esq., Commissioner of Public Records.

Cidet and Towns.

Incorporation or firs
mention.

t From What Established, etc.

I Plymouth

1620

2 Charlestown

Aug

23, 1630

Incorporated as a city, 1847. An-
nexed to Boston May 14. 1873.

3 Salem

Aug

23, 1630

Incorporated as a city, 1836.

4 Boston

Sept

7, 1630

Tri-Mountain. Incorporated as
a city, 1822.

5 Dorchester

Sept

7, 1630

Annexed to Boston in 1869.

6 Watertown

Sept

7, 1630

The town upon the Charles River.

7 Roxbury

Sept

28, 1630

Incorporated as a city, 1846. An-
nexed to Boston, 1867.

8 Medford

Sept

28, 1630

Mistick or Mystic.

9 Saugus

July

5. 1631

Plantation. Name changed to
Lynn, 1637.

10 Newtowne

July

26, 1631

Name changed to Cambridge,
1638.

II Scituate

July

I. 1633

Satuit

12 Marblehead

July

2, 1633

Marble-harbor. Town, 1649.

13 Ipswich

Aug

s» 1534

Aggawam.

14 Newbur}'

May

6, 1635

Wessacucon.

15 Weymouth

Sept

2, 1635

Wessaguscus.

16 Hingham

Sept

2, 1635

Barecove.

17 Concord

Sept

3, 163s

Musketequid.

iS Cambridge

Sept

8, 1636

" Newtowne.*' Incorporated as a
city, March 17, 1846.

19 Dedham

Sept

8, 1636

20 Duxbury

June

7, 1637

Mattakeeset. Duxboro'.

21 Lynn

Nov

20, 1637

Sagus or Saugus. City 1850.

22 Barnstable

Mar

5, 1638

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Date of Establishment.
Cities and Towns. Incorporation or first
mention

23 Sandwich

24 Yarmouth

25 Taunton

26 Sudbury

27 Rowley

28 Braintree

29 Salisbury

30 Rexhame

31 Haverhill

32 Springfield

33 Marshfield

34 Gloucester

35 Woburn

36 Wenham

37 Hull

38 Reading

39 Manchester

40 Rehoboth

41 Andover

42 Topsiield

43 Maiden

44 Medfield

45 Eastham

46 Dartmouth

47 Lancaster

48 Billerica

49 Chelmsford

50 Groton

51 Northampton

52 Bridgewater

53 Marlborough

54 Hadley

Mar 6,

Jan 7,

Mar 3,

Sept 4,

May 13,

Oct 7,

Mar 2,

1638
1639
1639
1639
1639
1640

1640
1 641

June

1 641

June

1 641

Mar

1642

May

18,

1642

Sept

27,

1642

Sept

1643

May

29»

1644

May

29»

1644

May

14,

1645

June 4,
May 6,

1645
1646

Oct 18, 1648

May 2, 1649

May 22,

June 7,

Oct 5,

May 18,

May 29,

May 14,

June 3,

May 31,

May 22,

1650
1651
1652

1653
1655
1655

1655
1656
1656

1660
1661

From What Established, etc.

Sanditch.

Mattacheeset

Cohannett. City, May, 1864.

"Mr. Ezechi Rogers' Plantation."

Part of Boston called Mt Wool-
laston.

Colechester.

Green Harbor, afterwards Marsh-
field.

Pantucket. City, March 10, 1869

Agawam. City, 1852.

Green Harbor and Rexhame.

"Cape Anne." City April 28, 1873.

Charlestowne Village. City, 1888.

£non.

Nantascot.

Part of Lynn.

Part of Salem called "Jefifrye's
Creeke."

Ceacunck.

Cochicawick now called Andover,
Mar. 4, 1634-S, "it is ordered
that the land about Cochicho-
wicke shall be preserved for an
inland plantation."

Part of Ipswich called the Village
at the New Meadows. Incor-
porated as a town Oct. 18, 1650.

Part of Charlestown called Mystic
Side. I ncorporated Mar. 3 1 , as
a city.

Part of Dedham.

Nausat

Ponegansett, Acushena and Coak-
sett.

Common land called Nashaway.

Petapawag.

Nonotuck. City 1883.

Part of Duxbury called the New
Plantation.

City 1890.

The new plantation near North-
ampton.

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Date of BttabUafament.
CitiM and Towns. Inoorpoimtion or fint

55 Milton

56 Mendon

57 Amesbury

58 Beverly

59 Swansea

60 Westfield

From What Established, etc.

May 7, 1662 Part of Dorchester called Uncat-

aquisset
Qunshapazge.
Part of Salisbury.
Part of Salem called Bass River.

City March 23. 1894.
The township of Wannamoiset
Part of Springfield called Woron-

oake.
61 Middleborough June i, 1669 Common land called Namassakett

May 15, 1667
May 27, 1668
Oct 14, 1668

Mar
May

5,1668
19,1669

62 Hatfield

63 Edgartown

64 Tisbury

65 Wrentham

66 Brookfield

67 Sherborn

68 Bradford

69 Framingham

70 Deerfield

71 Natick

72 Dunstable

73 Stow

May 31, 1670
July 8, 1671
8, 1671
15, 1673
15, 1673

July
Oct
Oct

Oct 7, 1674
Oct 13, 1675

Oct
Oct
Apr
Oct
May

13, 1675
22, 1677
16, 1679
13, 1680
16, 1683

74 Worcester Oct 15, 1684

75 Rochester

76 Sherbum

77 Newton

78 Oxford

79 Chilmark

June 4, 1686

June 27, 1687

Dec 15, 1691

May 31. 1693

Sept 14, 1694

80 Boxford Sept 14, 1694

Si Falmouth Sept 14, 1694

82 Harwich Sept 14, 1694

83 Attleborough Oct 19, 1694

84 Dracut

85 Brookline

Feb 26, 1701
Nov 13, 1705

Great Harbor.
Middletowne.

Common land called Quobauge.
A town 1 718.

Formerly Sherbum.

A part of Rowley called Merri-
mack.

Incorporated as a town 1781.

The plantation between Concord

and Lancaster called Pompo-

sitticutt
Plantation called Quansigamond.

Made a city Feb. 29, 1848.
Sippican.
Name changed to Nantucket, June

8, 1795.
Cambridge Village, sometimes

called Little Cambridge. City

in 1873.

Sometimes called Mannour of Tis-
bury.

Part of Rowley.

Satuckett.

Part of Rehoboth called the North
Purchase.

Part of Boston called Muddy
River.

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Date of Establishment.

Cities and Towns.

Incorporation or first

mention.

86 Plympton

June 4, 1707

87 Truro

July 16, 1709

SS Norton

Mar 17, 1710

89 Needham

Nov 5, 1 71 1

90 Weston

Jan I, 1712

91 Pembroke

Mar 21, 1712

92 Dighton

May 30, 1712

93 Chatham

June II, 1712

94 Abington

June 10, 1 71 2

95 Leicester

Feb 15, 1713

96 Northfield

Feb 22, 1713

97 Rutland

Feb 23, 1 713

98 Lexington

Mar 20, 1713

99 Medway

Oct 24, 1 713

100 Sutton

Oct 28, 1714

loi Littleton

Dec 3, 1 71 5

102 Hopkinton

Dec 13, 1715

103 Westborough

Nov 18, 1717

104 Simderland

Nov 12, 1718

105 Bellingham

Nov 27, 1719

106 Shrewsbury

Dec 6, 1720

107 Brimfield

Aug 16, 1722

108 HoUiston

Dec 3, 1724

109 Walpole

Dec 10, 1724

no Easton

Dec I, 1725

III Methuen

Dec 8, 1725 :

112 Stoneham

Dec 17, 1725

113 Kingston

June 16, 1726

114 Stoughton

Dec 22, 1726 :

115 Provincetown

June 14, 1727

116 Hanover

June 14, 1727

117 Uxbridge

June 27, 1727

118 Southborough

July 6, 1727

119 Middleton

June 20, 1728 .

120 Lunenburg

Aug I, 1728 ;

121 Westford

Sept 23, 1729

122 Bedford

Sept 23, 1729

J 23 Wilmington

Sept 25, 1730

From What Established, etc.

Part of Plymouth.

Common land called Pawmet

Part of Taunton.

Part of Dedham.

The west precinct of Watertown.

Part of Duxbury called Mattea-

keeset
Part of Taunton.
District of Manamoit.
Part of Bridgewater.
Common land called Towtaid.
Plantation called Squakead.
Common land called Naquog.
The north precinct of Cambridge.
Part of Medfield.

Plantation called Moguncoy.
Part of Marlborough called
Chauncey, and other lands.

Parts of Dedham, Mendon and
Wrentham.

Incorporated as a town Dec 24,

1731.
Part of Sherbom.

Part of Dedham.

Part of Norton called the North

Purchase.
Part of Haverhill.
Part of Charlestown.
Part of Plymouth.
Part of Dorchester.
Precinct of Cape Cod.
Parts of Abington and Scituate.
Part of Mendon.
Part of Marlborough.
Parts of Andover, Boxford, Salem

and Topsfield.
South part of Turkey Hill.
Part of Chelmsford.
Parts of Billerica and Concord.
Parts of Reading and Wobum.

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Cities and Towns.

124 Raynham

125 Dudley

126 Harvard June 29, 1732

Date of EstsbUshmeiit.
Incoipontioii or first
mention.

Apr 2, 1731
Feb 2, 1732

127 Townseod

128 Sheffield

129 Halifax

130 Tewksbury

131 Grafton

132 Berkley

133 Upton

134 Acton

135 Waltham

136 Sturbridge

137 Bolton

138 Qielsea

142 Leominster

143 Holden

144 Blanford

145 Western

146 Pelham

June
June

29, 1732
22, 1733

July 4, 1734

Dec
Apr
Apr
June

17, 1734

18. 1735
18, 1735
14, 1735

July 3, 1735

Jan
June

June
Jan

4. 1738
24, 1738

24. 1738
10, 1739

139 Hardwick Jan 10, 1739

140 Stockbridge June 22, 1739

141 Wareham July 10,1739

June 23, 1740

Jan 9, 1 741

Apr 10, 1 741

Jan 16, 1742

Jan 15, 1743

147 Douglas (Dist.) June 5, 1746

148 New Braintree Jan 31, 1751

(Dist.)

149 Danvers Jan 28, 1752

150 Palmer

Jan 30, 1752

From What Established, etc.

Part of Taunton.

Part of Oxford and certain com-
mon land.

Parts of Groton, Lancaster and
Stow.

North part of Turkey Hill.

Part of lower plantation called
Houssatanick.

Parts of Middleborough, Pem-
broke and Plympton.

Part of Billerica.

The plantation of Hassanamisco.

Parts of Dighton and Upton.

Parts of Hopkinton, Mendon, Sut-
ton and Uxbridge.

Part of Concord with Willard's
Farm.

Part of Watertown. City 1884.

Common land called New Med-
field.

Part of Lancaster.

Partof Boston called Winnissimet,
Rumney Marsh and PuUen
Point, excepting Noodle's
Island and Hog Island.

The plantation called Lambstown.

Plantation called Indian Town.

Part of Rochester plantation in
Plymouth called Agawam.

Part of Lancaster.

North Worcester.

Suffield equivalent lands com-
monly called Glasgow.

Parts of Brimfield, Brookfield and
Kingsfield. Name changed to
Warren Mar. 13, 1834.

Common land called New Lis-
bume.

New Sherbum. Town 1775.
Part of town of Hardwick. Town

1775-
Villages and middle parishes of

Sdem. Made a town 1757. Act

disallowed by the Privy Council

1759. Town 1775.
Plantation called the Elbows.

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Cities and Towns.

151 South Hampto

Date of Establishment.
Incori>oration or first
mention.

a Jan 5, 1753

152 Shirley Jan

153 Rutland Apr

154 Spencer Apr

155 Pepperell(Dist) Apr

5, 1753
12, 1753
12, 1753
12, 1753

156 South Hadley

157 Greenfield

158 New Salem

159 Granville

160 Montague

161 Lincoln

Apr

June

Jan

Apr

12, 1753
9» 1753
15, 1753
25, 1754
25, 1754
I9» 1754

162 Greenwich

163 Petersham

164 Carlisle (Dist)

Apr
Apr
Apr

20, 1754
20, 1754
i9» 1754

165 Charlton Nov 21, 1754

166 Amherst Feb 13, 1759

167 NewMarlborough June 15,1759

168 Princeton Oct 20, 1759

169 Westminister Oct * 20, 1759

170 Egremont

171 Monson

172 Pittsfield

Feb
Apr
Apr

13, 1760
28, 1760
21, 1761

173 GreatBarringtonJune

174 Colrain June

175 Shutesbury June

176 Belchertown June

177 Ware Nov

178 Bemardston Mar

30, 1 761
30, 1 761
30, 1 761
30, 1 761
25, 1 761
6, 1762

179 Tyringham

Mar

6, 1762

180 Sandisfield

Mar

6, 1762

181 Templeton

Mar

6, 1762

182 Athol

183 Oakham (Dist)

184 Chesterfield

Mar
June
June

6, 1762

7, 1762
11,1762 .

From What Established, etc

Part of North Hampton. First a
district Town 1795.

Established as Hutchinson 1774.

Town 1775.

Second precinct of Groton. Town

1775-
Fu^t a district Town 1775.
Part of Deerfield. Town 1775.

Plantation of Bedford. Town 1775.

Part of Sunderland.

Part of Concord, Lexington and

Weston.
Plantation called Quabin.
The plantation called Nichewoag.
Part of Concord and annexed to

Concord 1756.
Part of Oxford. Town 1775.
Part of Hadley. Town 1775.
Plantation. Town 1775,
Part of Rutland.
Plantation called Narragansett,

No. 2.

Part of Brimfield.
Plantation called ^ Pontoosuck.
City 1890.

Part of Sheffield.

The new plantation.

Plantation called Roads-Town.

Plantation called Cold Stream.

Ware River Parish.

The new plantation called
Fall town.

The new plantation called " No.
I."

The new plantation called " No.
3-"

The plantation called Narra-
gansett No. 6.

The plantation called Payguage.

Part of Rutland.
11,1762 .The new plantation called New
Hingham.

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Odes and Towns.

Date of Establishment
Incorporatkm or first
mention.

185 South Brimfield Sept 16, 1762

186 Warwick Feb 17, 1763

187 WUbraham

June

I5» 1763

188 Wellflcet

June

16, 1763

189 Newburyport

Jan

28, 1764

190 Fitchburg

Feb

3, 1764

191 Winchendon

June

14,1764

192 Paxton

Feb

12, 1765

193 Royabton

Feb

19, 1765

194 Ashburaham Feb 22, 1765

195 Lanesborough June 2, 1765

196 Williamstown June 21, 1765

197 Stoughtingham June 21, 1765

196 Richmont

199 Becket

200 Ashfield

201 Charlemont

202 Murrayfield

203 Northborough

204 Lenox

205 Ashby

June 21, 1765

June 21, 1765
June 21, 1765
June 21, 1765
Oct 31, 1765
Jan 24, 1766

Feb 26, 1767
Mar 6, 1767

206 Hubbardston June 13, 1767

207 Conway June 17, 1767

208 Granby June 11, 1768

209 Sherburne June 21, 1768

210 Worthington June 30, 1768

211 Cohasset

Apr

26, 1770

212 Mansfield

Apr

26, 1770

213 Southwick(Dist.)Nov

7, 1770

214 Whately

Apr

24, 1 771

215 Williamsburg

Apr

24, 1 771

216 Gageborough

July

4, 1 771

217 Partridgefield

July

4,1771

From What Established, etc. •

Changed to Wales.

The plantation called Roxbury
Canada, with sundry farms ly-
ing therein and certain Com-
mon Lands.

Part of Springfield.

Part of Eastham.

Part of Newbury. City 1851.

Part of Lunenburg. City 1872.

Plantation called Ipswich Canada.

Part of Leicester and Rutland.

Common land called Royabton-
shire.

Plantation of Dorchester Canada.

Plantation of New Framingham.

Plantation called West Hoosuck.

Feb. 25, 1783 name changed to
Sharon.

Yokun Town and Mount Ephraim.
Richmond 1785.

The new plantation called "No^."

The new plantation Huntstown.

Plantation of Charlemont.

Name changed to Chester 1783.

Part of Westborough. Town
1775-

Part of Richmont

Parts of Ashburnham, Fitchburg
and Townsend.

Part of Rutland. Town 1775.

Part of Deerfield. Town 1775.

Part of South Hadley.

Part of Deerfield.

The new plantation called "No.
3."

Part of Hingham. Town 1775.

Part of Norton. Town 1775.

Part of Westfield.

Part of Hatfield.

Part of Hatfield. Town 1775.

Plantation Number Four. Town
named Windsor 1778.

Name changed to Peru June 19,
1806.

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aties and Towns.

2i8 Northbridge

219 Alford

220 Loudon

221 Norwich

Date of Esubliahment
Incorporation or first
mention.

July 14, 1772

Feb 16, 1773

Feb 27, 1773

June 29, 1773

222 West Springfield Feb 23, 1774

223 Ludlow Feb 28, 1774

224 W. Stockbridge Mar 9, 1774

225 Leverctt Mar 5, 1774

226 Hutchinson June 17, 1774

227 Hancock July 2, 1776

228 Barre Nov 7, 1776

229 Washington Apr 12, 1777

230 Lee Oct 21, 1777

231 Franklin

232 Ward

Mar 2, 1778
Apr 10, 1778

233 Auburn Apr

234 Foxborough June

235 Westhampton Sept

236 Adams Oct

237 Windsor Oct

238 Buckland Apr

239 Mt. Washington June

240 Cummington June

241 East Sudbury Apr

242 Milford Apr

243 Carlisle (Dist). Apr

10, 1778

10. 1778

29, 1778

15, 177^

16, 1778

14. 1779
21, 1779

23, 1779

10, 1780

11, 1780
28, 1780

From What Established, etc.

Part of Uxbridge. Town 1775.
Part of Gt. Barrington.
Tyringham Equivalent. 18 10

name changed to Otis.
Easterly part of Murrayfield.

Name changed to Htmtington

1885. Discontinued.
Part of Springfield.
Part of Springfield called Stony

Part of Stockbridge. Town 1775.

Part of Sunderland.

See Barre.

Plantation called Jericho.

Rutland District. Incorporated

as a town of Hutchinson in

June 1774. Named changed

to Barre Nov. 1776.
Plantation called Hartwood and

several contiguous grants.
Parts of Gt Barrington and

Washington. The Glassworks

grant and part of William's

grant.

Part of Wrentham.

The parish set o£E from Leicester

Oxford, Sutton and Worcester.

Name changed to Auburn Feb

7, 1837.

Parts of Stoughton, Stoughton-
ham, Walpole and Wrentham.

Parts of Northampton.

Plantation called East Hoosuck.

Town of Gageborough and cer-
tain annexed lands.

Plantation called "No-Town"
and part of Charlemont.

The plantation called Tauconnuck
Mountain.

Part of plantation called "N0.5 ."

Name changed to Wayland Mar.
II, 1835.

Part of Mendon.

Part of Acton, Billerica, Chelms-
ford and Concord. Made a
town 1805.

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Cities and Towns.

244 Montgomery

Data of EstabUahmeaC
Incorporaticm or fint
mention.

Nov. 28, 1780

245 New Ashford

(Dl»t.)

246 Sterling

247 Wendell

248 Goshen

249 Lynnfield

250 Chester

251 Boxborough

(l&t)

252 Sharon

253 Middlefield

254 Holland

255 Longmeadow

256 Orange (Dist).

257 Leyden

258 Berlin (Dist).

259 Dalton

260 Dover

261 Rowe

262 Heath

263 Richmond

264 Plainfield

26c Easthampton

(Dist.)

266 Gardner

267 Boylston

268 Gerry

269 Westport

Feb

Apr

May

Mar
July

Feb
Feb

Feb
Mar

From What Eatabliahed, etc

Part of Westfield, Norwich and
Southampton.
26, 1 78 1 Town 1836.

25, 1 78 1 Part of Lancaster.
8, 1 78 1 Parts of Shutesbury and Erving-
shire.

14, 1 781 Part of Chesterfield and planta-
tion called Chesterfield Gore.
3, 1782 A part of Lynn, a town Feb. 28,
1814.

21, 1783 Name changed h'om Murray field.

25, 1783 Parts of Harvard, Littleton and
Stow. Made a town May i,
1836.

25, 1783 Name changed from "Stougton-
ham."

12, 1783 Parts of surrounding towns and

the common lands called

Prescott's grant
July 5,1733 Part of South Brimfield. Town

1836.
Oct 13, 1783 Part of Springfield.
Oct 15, 1783 Part of surrounding towns and

common land called Erving-

shire. Town 1810.
Mar 12,1784 PartofBernardston. Town 1809.
Mar 16,1784 Part of BoltOD and Marlborough.

Town 18 1 2.
Mar 20,1784 Ashuelot Equivalent
July 7, 1784 Part of Dedham.
Feb 9, 1785 Myrifield.
Feb 14, 1785 Part of Charlemont and common

lands called Green and

Walker's.
Mar 3, 1785 Name changed from Richmont.

Mar 16, 1785 Part of Cummington. Town

1807.
June 17, 1785 Part of Northampton and South-
ampton. Made a town 1809.
June 27, 1785 Part of Ashbumham, Templeton,
Westminster and Winchendon.
I, 1786 Part of Shewsbury.
20, 1786 Parts of Athol and Templeton.
Name changed to Philtipston
Feb. 5, 1814.
Part of Dartmouth.

Mar
Oct

July

2, 1787

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Cities and Towns.

Date of Establishment
Incorporation or first

270 New Bedford Feb 23,1787

271 Tyngsborough June 22, 1789

272 BetWehem(Di8t).June 24, 1789

273

Somerset

Feb

20,

1790

274

Carver

June

1790

275 Hawley

Feb

1792

276 Quincy

Feb

22,

1792

277

Russell

Feb

25,

1792

278 Randolph

Mar

1793

279

Cheshire

Mar

14,

1793

280 Dennis

June

i9»

1793

281

Hamilton

June

21,

1793

282 GiU

Sept

28,

1793

283

Nantucket

June

1795

284 Savoy

Feb

20,

1797

285

Canton

Feb

23,

1797

286 Orleans

Mar

1797

287 Southfield(Dist> June

19,

1797

288

Clarksburg

Mar

1798

289 Burlington

Feb

28,

1799

290

Dana

Feb

18,

1801

291

Brewster

Feb

19,

1803

292

Fall River

Feb

26,

1803

293

Troy

June

18,

1804

294

Hinsdale

June

21,

1804

295

Florida

June

15,

1805

296

Peru

June

19,

1806

297 Brighton

Feb

24,

1807

298 WestCambridge Feb 27, 1807

From What Established, etc.

Part of D artmouth . I ncorporated
as a city Mar. 18, 1847.

Part of Dunstable. Town 1809.

The North Eleven Thousand
Acres: 1 810 united with the
town of Loudon and took the
name of Loudon. Since 1809
a part of the town of Otis.

Part of Swansea called Shewamet
Purchase.

Part of Plympton.

The plantation called "No. 7.*'

Part of Braintree. A city 1888.

Parts of Westfield and Mont-
gomery.

Parts of Braintree.

Parts of surrounding towns.

Part of Yarmouth.

Parish of Ipswich Hamlet

Part of Greenfield.

"No. 6."

Part of Stoughton.

Part of Eastham.

The South Eleven Thousand

Acres, 181 9 united with and

became Sandisfield.

Part of Woburn.

Part of Greenwich, Hardwick and

Petersham.
Sawkattukett
Name changed to Troy June 18,

1804. Rechanged to Fall River

Feb. 12, 1834. Incorporated

as a city Apr. 23, 1854.
See Fall River.
Part of Partridgefield.
Bemardstones' grant and part of

Bullocks grant.
Partridgefield.
Part of Cambridge. Annexed to

Boston May 21, 1873.
Part of Cambridge. Name

changed to Arlington April 30,

1867.

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CitiM and Towns.

ate of EstabUafament.
Incorporation or fint

From What EatabUabed, etc

m cn ao

299 West Boylstoo Jan 30, 1808

300 Otis

301 Tolland

June 13, 1810

j^. June 14, 1810

302 Fair Haven Feb 22, 1812

303 South Reading Feb 25, 1812

304 Wakefield

Feb

25, 1812

305 Seekonk

Feb

26, 1812

306 NorthBrookfield Feb

28, 1812

307 Millbury

June

II, 1813

308 Phillipston

Feb

5, 1814

309 Wellington

June

9. 1814

310 Saugus

Feb

17, 181 5

311 Southbridge

Feb

15, 1816

312 Enfield

Feb

15, 1816

Part of Boylston, Holden and

Steiiing.
Formerly Loudon.
Part of Granville.

Part of Reading. Name changed
to Wakefield June 30, 1868.

Known also as South Reading
until 1868.

Part of Brookfidd.

Part of Sutton.

Name changed from Gerry.

Part of Dighton. 1826 united
and became Dighton. 1827
Wellington again for one year
only.

Parts of Dudley, Charlton and
Sturbridge.

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Index to Chronological List of Towns

Abington, 94
Acton, 134
Adams, 236
Alford, 219
Amesbury, 57
Amherst, 166
Andover, 41
Athol, 182
Ashburnham, 194
Ashby, 205
Ashfield, 200
Attleborough, 83
Auburn, 233
Barnstable, 22
Barre, 228
Becket, 199
Bedford, 122
Belchertown, 176
Bellingham, 105
Berkley, 132
Berlin, 258
Bernardston, 178
Bethlehem (dist.) 272
Beverly, 58
Billerica, 48
Blanford, 144
Bolton, 137
Boston, 4
Boxborough, 251
Boxford, 80
Boylston, 267
Bradford, 68
Braintree, 28
Brewster, 291
Bridgewater, 52
Brighton, 297
Brimfield, 107

Brookfield, 66
Brookline, 85
Buckland, 238
Burlington, 289
Cambridge, 18
Canton, 285
Carlisle, 164
Carlisle, 243
Carver, 274
Charlemont, 201
Charlestown, 2
Charlton, 165
Chatham, 93
Cheshire, 278
Chester, 250
Clarksburg, 288
Chelmsford, 49
Chelsea, 138
Chesterfield, 184
Chilmark, 79
Cohassett, 211
Colrain, 174
Concord, 17
Conway, 207
Cummington. 240
Dalton, 259
Dana, 290
Danvers, 149
Dartmouth, 46
Dedham, 19
Deerfield, 70
Dennis, 280
Dighton, 92
Dorchester, 5
Douglas, 147
Dover, 260
Dracut, 84

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Dudley, 125
Dunstable, 72
Duxbury, 20
Eastham, 45
Easthampton, 265
Easton, no
East Sudbury, 241
Edgartown, 63
Egremont, 170
Enfield, 312
Fairhaven, 302
Fall River, 292
Falmouth, 81
Fitchburg, 190
Florida, 295
Foxborough, 234
Framingham, 69
Franklin, 231
Gageborough, 216
Gardner, 266
Gerry, 268
Gill, 282
Gloucester, 34
Goshen, 248
Grafton, 131
Granby, 208
Granville, 159
Great Barrington, 173
Greenfield, 157
Greenwich, 162
Groton, 50
Hadley, 54
Halifax, 129
Hamilton, 281
Hancock, 227
Hanover, 116
Harvard, 126

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Hardwick, 139
Harwich, 82
Hatfield, 62
Haverhill, 31
Hawley, 275
Heath, 262
Hingham, 16
Hinsdale, 29
Holden, 143
Holland, 254
Holliston, 108
Hopkinton, 102
Hubbardston, 206

Hull, 37

Hutchinson, 226
Ipswich, 13
Kingston, 113
Lancaster, 47
Lanesborough, 195
Lee, 230
Leicester, 95
Lenox, 204
Leyden, 257
Leominster, 142
Leverett, 225
Lexington, 98
Lincoln, 161
Littleton, loi
Longmeadow, 255
Loudon, 220
Ludlow, 223
Lunenburg, 120
Lynn, 21
Lynnfield, 249
Mansfield, 212
Marblehead, 12
Maiden, 43
Manchester, 39
Marlborough, 53
Marshfield, 33
Medfield, 44
Medford, 8
Medway, 99
Mendon, 56

Methuen, iii
Middleborough, 61
Middlefield, 253
Middleton, 119
Milford, 242
Milbury, 307
Milton, 55
Montague, 160
Montgomery, 244
Monson, 171

Phillipstown, 308
Pittsfield, 172
Plainfield, 264
Plymouth, i
Plympton, 86
Princeton, 168
Provincetown, 115
Quincy, 276
Randolph, 279
Raynham, 124

Mount Washington, 239 Reading, 38

Murryfield, 202 Rehoboth, 40

Nantucket, 283 Rexham, 30

Natick, 71 Richmond, 263

Needham, 89 Richmont, 198

New Ashford, 245 Rochester, 75

New Bedford, 270 Rowe, 261

New Braintree, 148 Rowley, 27

New Marlborough, 167 Roxbury, 7

New Salem, 158 Roylston, 193

Newbury, 14

Newbury port, 189

Newton, ^^

Newtowne, 10

Northampton, 51

Northborough, 203

North Brookfield, 306

Northbridge, 218

Northfield, 96

Norton, 88

Norwich, 221

Oakham, 183

Orange, 256

Orleans, 286

Otis, 300

Oxford, 78

Palmer, 150

Patridgefield,2i7

Paxton, 192

Pelham, 146

Pembroke, 91

Pepperell, 155

Peru, 296

Petersham, 163

XXXVI

Russell, 277
Rutland, 97
Rutland, 153
Salem, 3
Sandisfield, 180
Salisbury, 29
Sandwich, 23
Saugus, 9
Saugus, 310
Savoy, 284
Scituate, 11
Seekonk, 305
Sharon, 252
Sheffield, 128
Shelburne, 209
Sherbom, 67
Sherbum, 76
Shirley, 152
Shrewsbury, 106
Shutesbury, 175
Somerset, 273
Southborough, 11
Southbridge, 311
South Brimfield, 185

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Southfield, 287
South Hadley, 156
Southampton, 151
South Reading, 303
South wick, 213
Spencer, 154
Springfield, 32
Sterling, 246
Stockbridge, 140
Stoneham, 112
S tough tingham, 197
Stoughton, 114
Stow, 73
Sturbridge, 136
Sudbury, 26
Sunderland, 104
Sutton, 100
Swansea, 59
Taunton, 25
Templeton, 181
Tewksbury, 130
Tisbury, 64
Tolland, 301

Topsfield, 42
Townsend, 127
Troy, 293
Truro, S7

Tyngsborough, 271
Tyringham, 179
Upton, 133
Uxbridge, 117
Wakefield, 304
Walpole, 109
Waltham, 135
Ward, 232
Ware, 177
Wareham, 141
Warwick, 186
Washington, 229
Watertown, 6
Wellfleet, 188
Wellington, 309
Wendell, 247
Wenham, 36
West Boylston, 299
West Cambridge, 298

West Springfield, 222
West Stockbridge, 224
Westborough, 103
Western, 145
Westfield, 60
Westford, 121
Westhampton, 235
Westminster, 169
Weston, 90
Westport, 269
Weymouth, 15
Whately, 214
Wilbraham, 187
Williamsburg, 215
Williamstown, 196
Wilmington, 123
Winchendon, 191
Windsor, 237
Worthington,2io
Wrentham, 65
Wobum, 35
Worcester, 74
Yarmouth, 24

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THE ANDOVCR PRESS
ANDOVKR, MASS.

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APR 2 9 1938

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